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PHYS 101: PHYS 101

School: Rice University

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Sedna: Solar System's Most Distant Object's Motion
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Journey to the outer reaches of our solar system with a captivating exploration of Sedna, the most distant-known object discovered in 2003. This enigmatic celestial body boasts a 1700 km diameter, a 10,500-year orbit around the sun, and a maximum speed of 4.64 km/s. Join us as we delve into the calculations of its elliptical orbit, its minimum speed, and the intriguing variations in its kinetic energy. Uncover the mysteries of Sedna's motion in this educational video.

How is work related to energy?
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Explore the profound link between these two fundamental concepts in physics, and understand how they relate through the Work-Energy Theorem.

Critical Angle for Total Internal Reflection
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Discover the magic of total internal reflection in this video! We explore how a ray of light refracts when traveling from glass into water. Find out the critical angle needed for total reflection, preventing any light from entering the water. Dive into the world of optics and refraction.

Understanding the Law of Conservation of Mass in Chemical Reactions
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Explore the fundamental principles of this law, unraveling its implications, and clarifying common misconceptions related to mass preservation in chemical reactions.

Calculating k, Amplitude & Frequency for Fisherman's Scale
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In this video we tackle the real-world physics problem of calculating the spring constant for a fisherman's scale along with the amplitude and frequency of its vibrations when a fish is added. We use Hooke's Law to find the spring constant and then apply oscillation formulas to determine the amplitude and frequency of the fish's vibrations

Vector Addition: Can Different Magnitudes Equal Zero?
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Join us in exploring the fascinating world of vectors and vector addition. In this video, we answer a fundamental question: Can two vectors with different magnitudes ever sum to zero? Delve into the principles of vector mathematics and discover the insights behind this intriguing concept. Tune in for a mind-expanding journey through the world of mathematics!

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