Welcome to the Physics 401/407 resource page! A list of major topics and subtopics are listed below. Click on the blue button to access video tutorials for each topic. The videos are carefully selected for quality of content, depth of coverage, and alignment with course material.* Use the videos to preview, review, or enhance your understanding of course content.
Topics
SI Units & Conversions
Vectors vs. Scalars
Distance vs. Displacement
Speed vs. Velocity
Frame of Reference
Instantaneous Velocity
Acceleration
Motion Graphs I
Motion Graphs II
Kinematic Equations
Free Fall (1D)
Kinematic Strategy
Projectile Motion (2D)
Newton's Laws
Normal Forces
Free Body Diagrams
Normal Force in Elevator
Friction
Balanced & Unbalanced Forces
Inclined Plane
Tension
Pulleys
Problem Solving Strategy
Uniform Circular Motion
Solving Centripetal Force Poblems
Gravity
Mass vs. Weight
Kinetic & Potential Energy
Work
Power
Conservation of Energy
Conservative Forces
Work/Energy Summary
Linear Momentum & Impulse
Elastic/Inelastic Collisions
Force vs. Time Graphs
2D Momentum
Torque
Rotational Motion
Tangential vs. Angular Units
Inertia
Angular Momentum
*The topics listed below are commonly covered in college-level introductory physics courses. This list may not be inclusive of all material covered in your class, but will cover the main ideas. Be sure to review topics not covered below on your own and review only the topics listed on your syllabus.
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