Physics Problem Solving Strategy

In this video, I walk you through my general suggestions for how to solve physics problems — the same step-by-step process I teach my students to help them succeed in AP Physics and beyond. We cover everything from setting up your environment and reading the problem carefully to listing known values, checking units, drawing diagrams, choosing ...

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