This 13-minute video explores the fundamental concepts of fluids and density for AP Physics students. Learn about the characteristics of fluids as substances with no fixed shape, including both liquids and gases. Discover how density is calculated as the ratio of mass to volume and understand the ideal fluid model which assumes incompressibility and no viscosity. The video covers practical applications like why objects float or sink, explains why Earth's core is denser than its crust, and reveals the fascinating reason lakes don't freeze completely during winter. The content progresses through clear sections including an introduction to fluids, density calculations, ideal fluid properties, and real-world examples that demonstrate these physics principles in action.
Overview
Syllabus
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - What are fluids?
02:49 - What is density?
04:36 - Ideal fluids
07:52 - Floating/sinking
09:10 - Why is Earth's core denser than the crust?
10:04 _ Why don't lakes freeze all the way through?
Taught by
Khan Academy