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PHYS4A Core Concepts: Vectors, Kinematics, Forces, Energy, Momentum, Rotation, and SHM

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Vectors, Scalars, & Displacement

Introduction to Vectors

Adding Vectors Graphically

Vector Composition & Decomposition

Adding Vectors by Components

Review of Vectors vs. Scalars

Average Velocity

Intro to Acceleration

Position-Time Graphs & Velocity

Velocity-Time Graphs & Acceleration

Calculating Displacement from Velocity-Time Graphs

Kinematics Equations

Intro to Motion in 2D: Position & Displacement

Velocity in 2D

Intro to Projectile Motion: Horizontal Launch

Vertical Motion and Free Fall

Uniform Circular Motion

Centripetal Forces

Newton's First & Second Laws

Newton's Third Law & Action-Reaction Pairs

Vertical Forces & Acceleration

Vertical Equilibrium & The Normal Force

Forces in Connected Systems of Objects

Forces in 2D

Equilibrium in 2D

Inclined Planes

Kinetic Friction

Static Friction

Inclined Planes with Friction

Intro to Energy & Kinetic Energy

Intro to Calculating Work

Net Work & Work-Energy Theorem

Intro to Conservation of Energy

Energy with Non-Conservative Forces

Springs & Elastic Potential Energy

Intro to Momentum

Intro to Impulse

Intro to Conservation of Momentum

How to Identify the Type of Collision

Completely Inelastic Collisions

Types of Collisions

Elastic Collisions

Collisions & Motion (Momentum & Energy)

Torque & Acceleration (Rotational Dynamics)

Intro to Torque

Net Torque & Sign of Torque

Torque Due to Weight

Torque on Discs & Pulleys

Rotational Position & Displacement

Rotational Velocity & Acceleration

Equations of Rotational Motion

Converting Between Linear & Rotational

Torque with Kinematic Equations

Rotational Dynamics of Rolling Motion

Intro to Moment of Inertia

Moment of Inertia of Systems

Moment of Inertia & Mass Distribution

Intro to Rotational Kinetic Energy

Types of Motion & Energy

Energy of Rolling Motion

Conservation of Energy with Rotation

Intro to Angular Momentum

Angular Momentum of a Point Mass

Angular Momentum of Objects in Linear Motion

Conservation of Angular Momentum

Intro to Simple Harmonic Motion (Horizontal Springs)

Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion

Simple Harmonic Motion of Vertical Springs

Simple Harmonic Motion of Pendulums

Energy in Pendulums