Friction
Description
  • Describe a model for friction a molecular level.
  • Describe matter in terms of molecular motion. The description should include: diagrams to support the description, how the temperature affects the image, what are the differences and similarities between solid, liquid and gas particle motion; how the size and speed of gas molecules relate to everyday objects.
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English
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Publisher
pHET Interactive Simulations
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Creator/Author
Michael Dubson (Developer/Lead)
Worked example: distance and displacement from position-time graphs
Description

Worked examples finding displacement and distance from position-time graphs.

Language
English
Resource Type
Publisher
Khan Academy
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Creator/Author
Khan Academy
Distance and displacement in one dimension
Description

Using a one-dimensional number line to visualise and calculate distance and displacement.

Language
English
Resource Type
Publisher
Khan Academy
Publication Date
Creator/Author
Sal Khan
Distance and displacement introduction
Description

An introduction to the difference between distance traveled and displacement.

Language
English
Resource Type
Publisher
Khan Academy
Publication Date
Creator/Author
Sal Khan
Intro to vectors and scalars
Description

Scalars and vectors are two kinds of quantities that are used in physics and math. Scalars are quantities that only have magnitude (or size), while vectors have both magnitude and direction. Explore some examples of scalars and vectors, including distance, displacement, speed, and velocity.

Language
English
Resource Type
Publisher
Khan Academy
Publication Date
Creator/Author
Sal Khan
Introduction to Physics
Description

An overview of what physics is about as we delve deeper in future videos. How physics is related to math, the other sciences, and the world around us. 

Language
English
Resource Type
Publisher
Khan Academy
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Creator/Author
Khan Academy
Managing Time and Priorities
Description

Managing time involves accurately predicting how much time it will take to do a task, and then setting aside that amount of time to complete it. Managing time is much more difficult than it may seem, which is why there are entire courses of study and research on the best approaches. But if you develop a method to undertake each component, you’ll be successful.

Language
English
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Publisher
openstax
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Creator/Author
Openstax
What is Physics
Description

This section introduces you to the realm of physics, and discusses applications of physics in other disciplines of study. It also describes the methods by which science is done, and how scientists communicate their results to each other.

Physics is a branch of science. The word science comes from a Latin word that means having knowledge, and refers the knowledge of how the physical world operates, based on objective evidence determined through observation and experimentation. A key requirement of any scientific explanation of a natural phenomenon is that it must be testable; one must be able to devise and conduct an experimental investigation that either supports or refutes the explanation. It is important to note that some questions fall outside the realm of science precisely because they deal with phenomena that are not scientifically testable. This need for objective evidence helps define the investigative process scientists follow, which will be described later in this chapter.

Language
English
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Publisher
openstax
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Creator/Author
Openstax
Effective Reading and Notetaking
Description

As a student, you'll encounter vast amounts of information. Beyond academic material, you must process and interpret news, instructions, communications, and a wealth of other data. You'll also need to separate fact from opinion, and understand the quality of sources. The stronger your reading capabilities, the more efficiently and effectively you can turn information into knowledge.

Language
English
Resource Type
Publisher
openstax
Publication Date
Creator/Author
Openstax