Please mention all physics animation videos that you know

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the search for physics animation videos that can aid in understanding various concepts, including specific topics like Bernoulli's theorem. Participants express interest in resources for educational animations and the quality of such materials.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a desire to find more physics animation videos to enhance their understanding of concepts.
  • One participant cautions that the quality of animations depends on the knowledge of the creator, suggesting that animations alone may not provide a solid understanding of science.
  • Another participant suggests YouTube as a potential source for these videos.
  • Concerns are raised about the quality of content on YouTube, with warnings about "junk" science.
  • There is a discussion about the subjective nature of content quality, with one participant noting that what is considered "junk" by one may be valuable to another.
  • Another participant emphasizes that if the science presented is flawed, it cannot be considered valuable.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the interest in finding physics animation videos, but there is disagreement regarding the reliability and quality of such resources, particularly on platforms like YouTube.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of skepticism about the quality of educational animations and the importance of supplementary reading from reputable sources.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in learning physics concepts through animations, educators seeking resources for teaching, and those evaluating the quality of educational content online.

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I want to watch and learn more n more physics concepts with the help of animations, please tell me where can i get more n more videos like this. Such as bernoulli's theorem
 
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Nuwebwave said:
I want to watch and learn more n more physics concepts with the help of animations, please tell me where can i get more n more videos like this. Such as bernoulli's theorem
It would be a nice idea but an animation is only as good as the knowledge of the guy who wrote it. Animations and simulations (same problem), on their own, can give you a very shaky knowledge of Science. You also need to read reputable sites and books and look at equations.
 
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Youtube?
 
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malawi_glenn said:
Youtube?
Beware junk!
 
sophiecentaur said:
Beware junk!
One mans junk is another mans treasure
 
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malawi_glenn said:
One mans junk is another mans treasure
If it's bad Science then it is nobody's treasure. (Fool's gold perhaps)
 

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