2018 AP Physics 1 Free Response #1
TLDRIn this educational video, Alan from Bottle Stem Coach tackles the AP Physics 1 2018 free response questions, offering a step-by-step walkthrough for students. He begins with a problem involving a spacecraft in orbit, explaining the gravitational force acting on it and deriving the orbital period equation. Alan then compares the orbital periods of two spacecraft with different masses and the same radius, concluding the period is mass-independent. He also addresses a question on the velocity of a spacecraft in a larger orbit, correctly deducing that velocity decreases with radius. The video is aimed at helping students understand the concepts and problem-solving techniques in AP Physics 1.
Takeaways
- π Alan introduces a video tutorial on AP Physics 1, focusing on the 2018 free response questions.
- π Alan has prior experience with these questions, having helped students review them in the past.
- π The video aims to demonstrate Alan's approach to solving the problems, without prior knowledge of the solutions.
- π The first problem involves a spacecraft in orbit around Earth, with the task of identifying the forces acting on it.
- π Alan clarifies that the only force acting on the spacecraft is gravity from Earth, dismissing other potential forces like wind resistance.
- π He explains that 'centripetal force' is not an actual force but rather the effect of gravity pulling the spacecraft towards Earth.
- π§ Alan derives an equation for the orbital period 't' in terms of the given constants, using the relationship between gravitational force and centripetal acceleration.
- β± He relates the orbital period to the velocity of the spacecraft and the distance it travels, using the formula for the circumference of a circle.
- π Alan notes that the orbital period does not depend on the mass of the spacecraft, but rather on the radius, the mass of Earth, and the gravitational constant 'G'.
- π In the second part of the problem, Alan discusses the effect of changing the spacecraft's mass and orbit radius on its velocity.
- π He concludes that increasing the radius of the orbit decreases the spacecraft's velocity, based on the derived velocity equation.
- π Alan reviews the scoring guidelines to ensure his explanations and derivations align with the expected standards for the AP Physics exam.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic of the video is a walkthrough of the AP Physics 1 2018 free response questions, specifically focusing on a problem involving a spacecraft in orbit.
What is the first task the video presenter, Alan, addresses in the script?
-The first task Alan addresses is to draw and label the forces acting on a spacecraft moving in a circular orbit around the Earth.
What is the only force acting on the spacecraft according to the script?
-According to the script, the only force acting on the spacecraft is gravity from the Earth.
What is the misconception about centripetal force that Alan clarifies in the video?
-Alan clarifies that there is no such thing as a centripetal force per se; it is gravity that acts as a centripetal force, not a separate force pushing the spacecraft.
What equation does Alan derive for the orbital period of the spacecraft?
-Alan derives the equation for the orbital period T as T = 2ΟR / V, where V is the velocity of the spacecraft, and further simplifies it to T = 2ΟR * sqrt(R / (G * M_e)), with G being the gravitational constant and M_e the mass of the Earth.
How does the mass of the spacecraft affect the orbital period according to the derived formula?
-The derived formula for the orbital period does not depend on the mass of the spacecraft, indicating that the mass does not affect the orbital period.
What is the question in Part C of the problem that Alan addresses?
-In Part C, Alan is asked to determine if the speed of a second spacecraft with mass 2M in a circular orbit with the same radius is greater than, less than, or equal to the original speed.
What conclusion does Alan reach regarding the velocity of the second spacecraft compared to the first?
-Alan concludes that the velocity of the second spacecraft is less than the velocity of the first spacecraft because as the radius R increases (which it does not in this case), the velocity V decreases according to the derived formula.
What does Alan suggest about the scoring guidelines for the AP Physics 1 free response questions?
-Alan suggests that he did not have the scoring guidelines before and mentions that after looking at them, he finds that his explanation and derivation are consistent with the expected answers.
What is the final message Alan gives to the viewers of the video?
-Alan's final message is an invitation for viewers to leave a comment, like, or subscribe if they want to see more of this type of content, and he mentions that they will continue with the second question in the next video.
Outlines
π AP Physics 1: Solving 2018 Free Response Question 1
In this video segment, Alan, the coach from Bottle Stem, begins a walkthrough of the AP Physics 1 free response questions, starting with the 2018 exam. He discusses a problem involving a spacecraft in orbit around Earth, focusing on the gravitational force as the only acting force. He explains the concept of centripetal force and clarifies that it is not an independent force but rather the gravitational pull causing the circular motion. Alan then derives an equation for the orbital period 't' in terms of the given constants, emphasizing the relationship between gravitational force and centripetal acceleration. He uses the formula for gravitational force and the definition of centripetal acceleration to arrive at an expression for 't', which involves the radius of the orbit and the mass of Earth, but not the spacecraft's mass. The explanation is aimed at providing a clear understanding of how to approach such problems in AP Physics 1.
π AP Physics 1: Comparing Orbital Periods and Velocities
Alan continues his analysis by addressing a follow-up question regarding the orbital period of a second spacecraft with twice the mass of the first, orbiting at the same radius. He points out that the orbital period is independent of the spacecraft's mass, as it is solely dependent on the radius of the orbit, the mass of Earth, and the gravitational constant. He then moves on to discuss the velocity of the spacecraft in a new orbit with a larger radius, explaining that as the radius increases, the velocity decreases according to the derived velocity equation. Alan emphasizes the importance of understanding how changes in radius affect the spacecraft's velocity. He concludes by ensuring that his explanation aligns with the solutions scoring guidelines and encourages viewers to engage with the content by leaving comments, likes, or subscribing for more videos.
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Keywords
π‘AP Physics 1
π‘Free Response Questions
π‘Spacecraft
π‘Centripetal Force
π‘Orbital Period
π‘Gravitational Force
π‘Centripetal Acceleration
π‘Circumference
π‘Velocity
π‘Orbit
π‘Formula Derivation
Highlights
Alan introduces the AP Physics 1 2018 free response questions and his approach to solving them.
The first problem involves a spacecraft in orbit around Earth, with the task to identify the acting forces.
It's clarified that the only force acting on the spacecraft is gravity from Earth, dismissing other potential forces.
The concept of centripetal force is explained, emphasizing that gravity acts as the centripetal force in this scenario.
Alan derives an equation for the orbital period 't' in terms of given constants, showing the process step by step.
The relationship between gravitational force and centripetal acceleration is established using the formula FG = Ma.
The formula for gravitational force is introduced, linking it to centripetal acceleration.
Alan rearranges the equation to express the period 't' in terms of the radius 'R' and other constants.
The formula for the orbital period is simplified and explained in terms of its variables.
A question about the orbital period of a second spacecraft with mass 2M is addressed, with the conclusion that mass does not affect the period.
The independence of the orbital period from the spacecraft's mass is explained using the derived formula.
A third scenario is presented where the spacecraft moves to a new orbit with a larger radius, questioning the change in velocity.
Alan explains that as the radius increases, the velocity decreases according to the derived velocity equation.
The importance of understanding the formula's implications on velocity is emphasized.
Alan reviews the solutions and scoring guidelines to ensure the accuracy of his explanations.
The video concludes with a summary of the points earned for each part of the question, confirming the correctness of the approach.
Alan invites viewers to engage with the content by leaving comments, liking, or subscribing for more videos.
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