Here are most (if not all) of my resources for my algebra-based college physics course.
Textbook: I’m using OpenStax College Physics. It’s free and it’s online. I try to match the notation and problems from this book.
https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics-2e?Book%20details
Chapter 1: Introduction and Stuff
I really didn’t focus too much on this chapter, it’s important–but I figured it didn’t need much extra from me.
Chapter 2: Kinematics
- Kinematics Summary Video
- Physics Problem: calculating the speed of the Earth around the Sun
- Physics Problem: distance for an accelerating hockey puck
- Physics Problem: Hang Time and Jump Height
- Physics Problem: Maximum Height of a Model Rocket
- Position and Velocity Graphs
- Suggested Ch 2 HW: 10, 23, 24, 36, 46
- Rick and Morty Physics – Jerry Falling off a Ladder
- Real World Physics: Cars at a Stoplight
- Video Analysis: Acceleration of Boeing Starliner
Chapter 3: 2D Kinematics
- 2D Kinematics Summary
- Physics Problem: Vector Addition
- Physics Problem: Projectile Motion
- Physics Problem: Soccer Ball Launch Speed
- Physics Problem: Trajectory of a Projectile is a Parabola
- Physics Problem: Optimal Launch Angle – Bonus Python Code
- Real World Physics – Video Analysis of Penguins Jumping (Medium.com)
- Suggested Ch 3 HW: 2, 20, 26, 30, 36
- Real World Physics: Parkour Roof Jump
Chapter 4: Forces and Newton’s Laws
- Forces and Motion Summary
- Physics Problem: Another Vector Addition Problem
- Physics Problem: Force to Push at a Constant Speed
- Physics Problem: Tension in a Rope with Superheroes
- Physics Problem: Tension in a Rope Pulled by Firefighter
- Physics Problem: Forces and Acceleration of a Jumping Flea
- Physics Problem: Acceleration for an Atwood Machine
- Physics Problem: Tension in a Tightrope
- Physics Problem: Force needed to push a block up an incline
- Suggested Ch 4 HW: 5, 10, 18, 22, 32, 49
Chapter 5: Friction, Drag, Elasticity
- Friction, Drag, Elasticity Summary
- Physics Problem: Terminal Velocity of a Rain Drop
- Physics Problem: Acceleration Down an Incline WITH Friction
- Physics Problem: Friction for a Climber
- Python Physics: Modeling the Motion of a Falling Coffee Filter – Bonus Python code
- Python Physics: Hooke’s Law and Modeling an Oscillating Mass – Python code
- Python Physics: Motion of a Ping Pong Ball With Air Resistance – Python code
- Physics Problem: Half Atwood Machine With Friction
- Physics Problem: Maximum Acceleration Up an Incline
- Suggested Ch 5 HW: 5, 13, 18, 19, 21
Chapter 6: Circular Motion and Gravity
- Uniform circular motion and gravity summary
- Physics Problem: Optimal Road Bank Angle
- Physics Problem: Kepler’s 3rd Law
- Physics Problem: Artificial Gravity due to Rotation
- Physics Problem: Driving on the Wall of Death
- Physics Problem: Altitude for Geosynchronous Orbits
- Physics Problem: Apparent Weight on a Ferris Wheel
- Physics Problem: Velocity of a Circular Flying Pig
- Python Physics: 3D Model for Orbital Motion – Python code
- Suggested Ch 6 HW: 4, 15, 17, 31, 36, 44
Chapter 7: Work Energy
- Work-Energy Summary
- Physics Problem: Work, Energy and Power for an Uphill Skier
- Physics Problem: Human Power for Shot Put
- Python Physics: Falling Objects and REAL Gravity – Python code
- Physics Problem: Work-Energy and the Blob Jump
- Physics Problem: Work-Energy and the Height of a Ball Launcher
- Physics Problem: Energy and a Jumping Basketball Player
- Python Physics: Gravity and Escape Velocity – Python code
- Physics Problem: Maximum Tension for a Swinging Mass
- Python Physics: Modeling a Ball Landing on a Spring – Python code
- Suggested Ch 7 HW: 8, 13, 17, 22, 24, 45
Chapter 8: Linear Momentum and Collisions
- Momentum and Collisions Summary
- Python Physics: Conservation of Momentum for the Earth-Moon System – Python code
- Physics Problem: Momentum and Changing Mass of a Train Car
- Physics Problem: 2D Collisions with a Bowling Ball
- Python Physics: Modeling Elastic Collisions with Springs – Python code
- Physics Problem: Conservation of Momentum with Colliding Clay Balls
- Physics Problem: Change in Momentum for MythBusters Rocket Car
- Physics Problem: Momentum Principle for Hovering Human Throwing Tennis Balls
- Physics Demo: Ballistic Pendulum
- Suggested Ch 8 HW: 8, 15, 23, 30, 36
Chapter 9: Statics and Torque
- Torque and Rigid Body Equilibrium Summary
- Physics Problem: Forces on a Diving Board
- Physics Problem: Penguin on a Plank
- Physics Problem: Coefficient of Friction for a Leaning Ladder
- Physics Problem: Friction and a Tipping or Sliding Block
- Physics Problem: Critical Angle to Pull a Spool
Chapter 10: Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum
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