Physics

Physics Definitions & Terminology (Tutorial Videos)

Mometrix’s physics videos are general reviews of the concepts, ideas, and topics that may be presented on an exam. Each of these videos will give a wide-scope review of what a test taker may need to know as they prepare to take a test.

Basics

• Displacement
• Mass, Weight, Volume, Density, and Specific Gravity

Forces

• Acceleration Due to Gravity
• Friction
• Push and Pull Forces

Motion

• Linear Speed
• Newton’s First Law of Motion
• Newton’s Second Law of Motion
• Newton’s Third Law of Motion
• Potential and Kinetic Energy
• Projectile Motion
• Velocity and Acceleration
• Work

Temperature and Pressure

• Boyle’s Law
• Standard Temperature and Pressure

Simple Machines

• Levers
• Simple Machines
• Wheel and Axle

Light and Sound

• Diffraction of Light Waves
• Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Light
• Reflection, Transmission, and Absorption of Light
• Sound

Electricity, Magnets, and Circuits

• Charging by Conduction and Induction
• Ohm’s Law and Power
• Resistance of Electric Currents
• Static Electricity