Arapahoe High School Physics Podcasts

Definite Integrals (Level: APC)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:47:00 +0000

This podcast explains how to evaluate definite integrals at given limits of integration, and how this idea relates to finding the area under the curve when a function is graphed.

Indefinite Integrals (Level: APC)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:39:00 +0000

This podcast introduces integrals with the idea "un-doing" a derivative, and then works several examples based on the reverse of the power rule.

Derivatives and Max/Min (Level: APC)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:24:00 +0000

This podcast explains how to apply your understanding of derivatives to the problem of finding the maximum or minimum value of a function.

Chain Rule and Product Rule (Level: APC)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:59:00 +0000

This podcast introduces how to perform derivatives for some more complicated functions, specifically how to use the chain rule for derivatives of composite functions, and how to use the product rule for the derivative of the product of two functions.

Other Common Derivatives (Level: APC)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:48:00 +0000

This podcast introduces common derivatives that can't be performed with the power rule, such as derivatives of some trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions.

Derivatives and Power Rule (Level: APC)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:26:00 +0000

This podcast introduces the concept of derivatives, at a depth appropriate for students beginning a calculus-based physics course. This includes a brief description of what a derivative means, and how to find derivatives using the power rule.

Waves on Strings (Levels: Intro, APB)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

This podcast explains standing waves on strings, including an explanation for how to calculate which frequencies of vibration will 'work' to cause a certain string to resonate at all of its different harmonic frequencies.

Static Equilibrium (Levels: Intro, APB, APC)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:14:00 +0000

This podcast introduces the idea of static equilibrium, once students are already familiar with torque concepts.

Intro to Sound Waves (Levels: Intro, APB)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:11:00 +0000

This podcast describes several sound wave properties, and introduces the sound wave phenomena of Doppler Effect and Beat Frequency. Simple calculations are also briefly discussed.

Forces During Rolling (Level: APC)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:35:00 +0000

This podcast explains how to examine forces and torques while an object is rolling.

Torque & Newton's 2nd Law for Rotation (Level: APC)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:54:00 +0000

This podcast explains what torque is, and how to calculate it. Newton's 2nd Law is also revisited, from a rotational perspective.

Review Blast: Gauss' Law (Level: APC)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:09:00 +0000

This podcast is a quick review of Gauss' Law, including conductors in electrostatic equilibrium, E-field due to spherical conductors & non-conductors, E-field due to sheets of charge, and E-field due to lines of charge.

Thermal Conduction Problems (Level: APB)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:33:00 +0000

This podcast introduces the formula for calculating rate of heat transfer through conduction, with an example problem to help demonstrate how the formula is used.

Heat as Energy Transfer (Level: APB)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:20:00 +0000

This podcast explains the definition of heat, and how it differs from internal energy. It also explains conduction, convection, and radiation as the three methods of heat transfer.

Thermal Expansion (Level: APB)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:15:00 +0000

This podcast discusses calculations for the linear and volume expansion of objects when heated.

SHM & Uniform Circular Motion (Level: APC)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:07:00 +0000

This podcast deals with the similarities between simple harmonic motion and uniform circular motion. Problem-solving is discussed, using functions for position, velocity, and acceleration of a simple harmonic oscillator.

Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion (Levels: APB, APC)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:03:00 +0000

This podcast explains how to think about the energy of a simple harmonic oscillator (specifically a mass-spring system), and also how to solve related problems.

Review Blast: Forces during Rolling (Level: APC)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:20:00 +0000

This podcast is a very quick review of what forces are acting on a rolling object, and how those forces affect the object's motion.

Review Blast: Rotational Energy Conservation (Level: APC)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:56:00 +0000

This podcast is a very quick review of how to use energy-conservation ideas when an object is rotating during its motion.

Center of Mass (APC)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:34:00 +0000

This podcast introduces the concept of center of mass, both for a system of particles and for irregularly-shaped objects.

Review Blast: Energy Conservation (Levels: Intro, APB, APC)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:54:00 +0000

This podcast is a very quick review of how to use energy-conservation ideas to solve motion problems where no friction is involved, and also what extra thinking to use when friction is involved.

Work, Energy, & Momentum Conceptual Questions (Intro, APB, APC)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:03:00 +0000

This podcast is intended to review some conceptual ideas related to work, energy, and momentum. It just consists of 8 conceptual questions, with answers discussed.

Potential Energy Curves (APC)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:41:00 +0000

This podcast introduces Potential Energy Curves, after students are already familiar with energy concepts such as kinetic and potential energies, and also E-conservation.

Review Blast: Projectiles (Levels: Intro, APB, APC)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:39:00 +0000

This podcast is a very quick review of projectile ideas, including the differences between x- and y- components of motion, how to solve problems when projectiles are launched horizontally, and what additional thinking is involved if a projectile is launched at an initial angle.

Intro to Vector Addition (Levels: Intro, APB, APC)

jsmith@lps.k12.co.us (Jeff Smith) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 15:10:00 +0000

This podcast introduces you to how to add vectors graphically, and also how to use basic trig to solve for resultants and vector components. (Only deals with parallel and perpendicular pairs of vectors.)