Curated OER
Stellar Distance Using Parallax
As a follow up to the Kahn Academy video on parallax, this video focuses on parallax as it relates to astronomical distance. Sal uses cardinal directions and the seasons to orient students in the proverbial night sky. After providing a...
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AP Physics 1: Kinematics Review
Test takers stressing out over the upcoming exam? Help them prepare for the AP Physics i exam with this fast-paced video that includes a complete guide to everything related to kinematics. Also included are some common errors and...
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Khan Academy: Distance Is Area Under Velocity Time Line
Video tutorial helps with understanding why distance is area under velocity-time line. [9:25]
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Khan Academy: Airbus A380 Take Off Distance
Video tutorial explores how long a runway an A380 needs if the take off time is known. [5:29]
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Khan Academy: Distance and Displacement in One Dimension
Using a one-dimensional number line to visualize and calculate distance and displacement. [5:32]
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Khan Academy: Distance and Displacement Introduction
An introduction to the difference between distance traveled and displacement. [4:24]
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Khan Academy: Intro to Vectors & Scalars
Video explores the difference between vectors and scalars while discussing distance, displacement, speed and velocity. [8:38]
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Khan Academy: Distance or Arc Length From Angular Displacement
Relating angular displacement to distance traveled (or arc length) for a ball traveling in a circle. Derivation of formula for arc length.
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Khan Academy: Solving for Time
Video features a simple example of solving for time given distance and rate. [9:34]
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Khan Academy: Position Time Graphs
Using position-time graphs and number lines to find displacement and distance traveled. [5:01]
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Khan Academy: Position vs. Time Graphs
This video teaches the viewer how to read a position vs. time graph. It explains how to use the graph to determine the following quantities: displacement, distance, average velocity, average speed, instantaneous velocity, and...