PHYS 1021: Stars & Galaxies

School: University of Cincinnati

Number of Notes and Study Guides Available: 0

Videos

How is work related to energy?

Want To Learn More? To watch the entire video and ALL of the videos in the series:

Subscribe to view the
full solution

Explore the profound link between these two fundamental concepts in physics, and understand how they relate through the Work-Energy Theorem.

Surfer Acceleration: Wave Inclination Angle

Want To Learn More? To watch the entire video and ALL of the videos in the series:

Subscribe to view the
full solution

Dive into the thrilling world of physics and surfing as we explore the angle of inclination of a wave's face. Discover how a surfer accelerates down a wave with an acceleration of 3.25 m/s² while ignoring friction. Join us for an engaging and educational explanation of this exciting phenomenon.

Maximum Speed of a Whirling Ball with a Breaking String

Want To Learn More? To watch the entire video and ALL of the videos in the series:

Subscribe to view the
full solution

Discover the limits of circular motion as we explore the maximum speed a ball can achieve before its string breaks. Uncover the physics behind this thrilling scenario in our engaging video.

Surviving Extreme Deceleration: David Purley's Remarkable Story

Want To Learn More? To watch the entire video and ALL of the videos in the series:

Subscribe to view the
full solution

Discover the incredible tale of David Purley's survival in a high-speed car crash! In this video, we calculate the magnitude of the acceleration he experienced during the rapid deceleration from 173 km/h to zero. Learn how to express it in units of gravity and explore the limits of human endurance.

Youngsters' Cliff Dives: Comparing Splashdown Speeds

Want To Learn More? To watch the entire video and ALL of the videos in the series:

Subscribe to view the
full solution

Dive into the physics of cliff jumping as we analyze the splashdown speeds of two adventurous youngsters. Explore the factors that determine their speeds and choose the best explanation among the options provided.

Warm Hands by Friction: Temperature Increase Calculation

Want To Learn More? To watch the entire video and ALL of the videos in the series:

Subscribe to view the
full solution

Join us to explore the science of hand-warming through friction in this video. We calculate the temperature increase as a woman rubs her hands together, converting work into thermal energy. Dive into the physics of heat generation and discover how friction can keep you warm.