AP Physics: Vectors and Dynamics - Master the Principles

This lecture explains the difference between vector addition and scalar addition. It further demonstrates the principles of vector addition using two successive displacements as an example.

This lecture explains how the "Head to Tail Rule" can be used to add vectors graphically. This rule is similar to the Parallelogram Rule for vector addition. Resolution of vectors, another common method, is covered in subsequent lectures.

This lecture details the process that is used to resolve a vector into mutually perpendicular components. In the lecture I point out the mathematical principles that underpin resolution of vectors.

This lecture presents a numerical example that applies the principles learnt so far about resolving vectors.

The Ferryman's Problem is a common Physics problem whose solution demonstrates the proper application of vector addition. A downloadable worksheet is provided with this course.

In this lecture we solve a typical vector problem that involves the use of unit vectors "i" and "j".

In this lecture, we solve a typical multiple choice vector problem using skills covered in previous lectures.

This lecture gives an introduction to forces and their effects, it lays out the two broad types of forces in the Universe - contact forces and action at a distance forces.

This lecture explains, in detail, the implications of Newton's First Law including a detailed look at Free Body Diagrams.

This lecture explains, in detail, the implications of Newton's Second Law and examined the relationship between resultant force and acceleration.

This lecture explains, in detail, the implications of Newton's Third Law with a particular focus on identifying "Action-Reaction Pairs".

This lecture presents a typical application of Newton's Law's to an everyday situation.

This lecture discussed the Physics that is applied to bodies that are connected via a pulley from the perspective of Newton's Laws.

This lecture discussed the Physics that is applied to bodies that lie on inclined planes from the perspective of Newton's Laws.

This lecture presents a final connected bodies problem and solution.

This lecture is simply the course conclusion message!