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ap physics 1 - 2019 frq part 2: torque & rotational motion

originally streamed in 2019 with Peter AppsTeacher
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Learn how to solve the 2019 AP Physics 1 FRQ Part 2 with detailed explanations of torque, rotational motion, and inclined plane problems. This study session breaks down each problem step by step, plus includes open Q&A to help you tackle challenging ...more

curriculum note

This video is based on the 2019 AP Physics 1 FRQ, which was written under an older exam format. Some problem types (e.g., experimental design questions) and FRQ structures may differ from the current revised AP Physics 1 exam.

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units
Unit 2 – Force and Translational DynamicsUnit 3 – Work, Energy, and PowerUnit 5 – Torque and Rotational DynamicsUnit 6 – Rotating Systems: Energy & Momentum
topics
2.8 Spring Forces2.7 Kinetic and Static Friction2.5 Newton's Second Law3.4 Conservation of Energy5.3 Torque5.6 Newton's Second Law in Rotational Form5.5 Rotational Equilibrium and Newton's First Law in Rotational Form6.6 Motion of Orbiting Satellites

timestamps

  • 0:00

    Introduction and Plan

  • 0:31

    FRQ Question Overview

  • 1:05

    Starting Experimental Design

  • 1:37

    Projectile Launcher Setup

  • 2:07

    Hypothesis on Spring Constant

  • 2:38

    Part A: Physics Principle

  • 3:42

    Conservation of Energy Approach

  • 4:13

    Equation for Spring Constant

  • 5:17

    Vertical Launch Method

  • 5:51

    Forces Approach

  • 7:25

    Part B: Experimental Procedure

  • 8:26

    Measurements and Symbols

  • 10:00

    Tools for Measurement

  • 11:03

    Procedure Details

  • 14:39

    Reducing Experimental Errors

  • 15:12

    Part C: Data Analysis

  • 16:13

    Confirming Hypothesis

  • 18:28

    Part D: Speed vs Mass

  • 20:02

    End of FRQ Section

  • 20:34

    Open Q&A Session

  • 21:04

    Escape Speed Explanation

  • 23:40

    Torque Fundamentals

  • 24:43

    Torque Equation

  • 27:21

    Sample Torque Problem

  • 30:00

    Forces on Cylinder

  • 32:05

    Torque Calculation

  • 35:09

    Acceleration Derivation

  • 36:12

    Cylinder Motion Direction

  • 38:17

    Another Torque Example

  • 40:25

    Forces on Block and Cylinder

  • 42:01

    Acceleration of Block

  • 44:11

    Tension in Cord

  • 46:08

    Friction on Inclines

  • 47:42

    Forces on Block M1

  • 50:16

    Coefficient of Kinetic Friction

  • 53:31

    Constant Velocity Condition

  • 57:15

    Solving for Hanging Mass

  • 59:27

    Acceleration After Cutting String

  • 1:01:05

    Closing Remarks

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