Year 12 Mechanics (NCEA Level 2)
Introduction to Motion
What is motion and what causes it?
Translational, Rotational, and Combined Motion (examples)
Kinematic Equations
Kinematic Equation Derivation (part 1)
Kinematic Equation Derivation (part 2)
Problem solving process for physics 01
Vectors
Adding and Subtracting Vectors
Projectile Motion
Vertical Projectile Motion (part 1)
Vertical Projectile Motion (part 2)
Horizontal Projectile Motion (part 1)
Horizontal Projectile Motion (part 2)
Horizontal Projectile Motion (part 3)
Circular motion
Circular motion (introduction and overview)
Circular motion and constant speed while accelerating
Centrifugal versus Centripetal (force)
Showing the direction of acceleration for circular motion (mathematical proof)
Why don’t we get thrown off the earth?
Momentum
Momentum and Simple Change in Momentum
Change in momentum (impulse) in 2-dimensions (pre-iPad example)
Torque and Equilibrium
Equilibrium (Newton’s first law applied)
Energy
Introduction (including some equations)
Energy calculations 01 (weight, spring constant, energy stored in a spring)
Energy calculations 02 (mechanical power)
Elastic vs Inelastic (collisions)
Power, Work, and Force (worked example)