Any good YouTube channels for 'College Physics' (algebra)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around finding suitable YouTube channels for studying College Physics I, which focuses on basic mechanics and Newtonian physics using algebra. Participants share their experiences and preferences regarding educational resources.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need for YouTube channels that cater specifically to algebra-based College Physics, noting their current use of KhanAcademy and PatrickJMT.
  • The same participant critiques KhanAcademy for being somewhat below the level of College Physics and mentions their comfort with calculus but prefers to avoid calculus-based physics for now.
  • Another participant suggests the MIT open courseware as a potential resource.
  • A subsequent reply challenges the suggestion, stating that MIT does not offer algebra-based physics content.
  • One participant promotes their wife's YouTube channel, implying it may be relevant to the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the availability of suitable YouTube channels for algebra-based College Physics, with differing opinions on the relevance of MIT's offerings.

Contextual Notes

There is an assumption that the participant's current physics course is distinct from calculus-based physics, which may affect their resource preferences. The discussion also reflects varying interpretations of what constitutes appropriate content for College Physics.

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Hey everyone,

I am currently taking College Physics I which covers basic mechanics, Newtonian physics, and some other various topics. It is algebra based, as I didn't have physics in high school. I was wondering if there are any good YouTube channels that you all find helpful? I normally watch KhanAcademy, or (for math) PatrickJMT before my lectures so I have a general idea of what will be covered. I find this works well for me on top of reading the book before class.

However, I haven't really found any good YouTube channels. The KhanAcademy one is okay, but it honestly seems a little bit below College Physics, even though it should be the same since its basically high school level physics. I am comfortable with calculus (I'm enrolled in Cal. 2), so I've tried Walter Lewin and the likes, but I feel like focusing on calculus based physics currently will be a mistake. It seems to make more intuitive sense to me, but I think it'll work better if I avoid it until next semester when I am in engineering physics.

Thanks.
 
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MIT doesn't offer algebra based physics.
 
My wife's Youtube channel is linked in my signature.
 

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