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Science Podcasts

Brief explanations of the concepts that puzzle first-time physics students.

Location:

United States

Description:

Brief explanations of the concepts that puzzle first-time physics students.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Forces and Newton’s First Law

11/20/2022
In which we discuss forces, Newton’s First Law, and why it is important to wear your seatbelt.

Duration:00:06:04

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Velocity and Acceleration

9/1/2020
In which we discuss the acceleration and its relation to velocity – when it is zero and when it is not, and how it relates to objects speeding up or slowing down.

Duration:00:05:34

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The Language of Waves

9/1/2020
In which we talk about the wavelength, the frequency and the velocity of waves.

Duration:00:03:40

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The Polar Bear Question

8/17/2020
In the latest episode, we talk about distance and displacement and the difference between them. We also calculate the average velocity and the average speed of a polar bear.

Duration:00:06:28

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Waves Transport Energy

8/17/2020
We discuss Tsunami and how they travel, the speed of waves and the energy they transport. We also talk about what Intensity is and how it depends on the distance from the wave source.

Duration:00:04:40

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Non-linear Units

8/16/2020
In which we visit the farmer’s market in search of deals on watermelons, learn how volume and surface scale, and watch out for non-linear units.

Duration:00:06:11

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Introduction to Units

8/14/2020
In which we introduce the Metric System of Units and talk about prefixes.

Duration:00:06:19