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Grade 11-12 Physics: Mechanical Systems

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Crash Course: Physics
A series of 31 informational / instructional videos dealing with aspects of physics.
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The Science Asylum
YouTube channel. At the Science Asylum, we present anything related to science from the point of view of Nick Lucid... a physicist already driven a little crazy by science.

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Mechanical Systems
YouTube channel produced by Andy Tyslau a teacher at G.S. Lakie Middle School in Lethbridge, Alberta

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Understanding Basic Concepts

Terms related to mechanical systems include:

coefficients of friction
static friction
kinetic friction
torque
mechanical advantage
work input
work output
simple machines

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