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Ch 01: Intro to Physics; Units
Ch 02: 1D Motion / Kinematics
Ch 03: Vectors
Ch 04: 2D Kinematics
Ch 05: Projectile Motion
Ch 06: Intro to Forces (Dynamics)
Ch 07: Friction, Inclines, Systems
Ch 08: Centripetal Forces & Gravitation
Ch 09: Work & Energy
Ch 10: Conservation of Energy
Ch 11: Momentum & Impulse
Ch 12: Rotational Kinematics
Ch 13: Rotational Inertia & Energy
Ch 14: Torque & Rotational Dynamics
Ch 15: Rotational Equilibrium
Ch 16: Angular Momentum
Ch 17: Periodic Motion
Ch 19: Waves & Sound
Ch 20: Fluid Mechanics
Ch 21: Heat and Temperature
Ch 22: Kinetic Theory of Ideal Gases
Ch 22: Kinetic Theory of Ideal Gases
Ch 23: The First Law of Thermodynamics
Ch 24: The Second Law of Thermodynamics
Ch 25: Electric Force & Field; Gauss' Law
Ch 26: Electric Potential
Ch 27: Capacitors & Dielectrics
Ch 28: Resistors & DC Circuits
Ch 29: Magnetic Fields and Forces
Ch 30: Sources of Magnetic Field
Ch 31: Induction and Inductance
Ch 32: Alternating Current
Ch 33: Electromagnetic Waves
Ch 34: Geometric Optics
Ch 35: Wave Optics
Ch 37: Special Relativity
Ch 38: Particle-Wave Duality
Ch 39: Atomic Structure
Ch 40: Nuclear Physics
Ch 41: Quantum Mechanics
Sections
Uniform Circular Motion
Period and Frequency in Uniform Circular Motion
Centripetal Forces
Vertical Centripetal Forces
Flat Curves
Banked Curves
Newton's Law of Gravity
Gravitational Forces in 2D
Acceleration Due to Gravity
Satellite Motion: Intro
Satellite Motion: Speed & Period
Geosynchronous Orbits
Overview of Kepler's Laws
Kepler's First Law
Kepler's Third Law

Concept #1: Intro to Circular Motion

Practice: A ball travels on a frictionless circular track at 3m/s. The ball cannot have an acceleration greater than 1.5m/s2 or it will go off the track. What is the smallest radius the circular track can have so that the ball stays on the track?

Example #1: Circular Orbit of the Moon