The Ultimate Physics Tutor - 11 Hour Course! - 2 DVD Set! - Learn By Examples!

As most are likely aware, physics classes range from very introductory, with little to no math (usually in a college class called something like physics for poets or something like that), then algebra-based/high-school physics, where you use math but the equations are pretty much given to you and the problems are easier, and then calculus-based or high-school AP physics, where the equations are derived using calculus, but the problems are harder. Even in calculus-based physics (which is the one you have to take if you are going into any of the engineering disciplines) you only use calculus on a very limited basis in the problems. I think when I took calc-based physics I had two exam problems that required using calculus and maybe 4-5 homework problems between the two semesters. But, the problems were a lot harder than in the algebra-based physics class (or so my professor told our class).At any rate, the problems in this, while geared more toward the algebra-based physics level, still helped me get through the first semester of calc-based physics with an A. And, there were actually a couple of problems worked out in this set that was very similar to the "easier" homework problems we were assigned (when our professor occasionally assigned us a level-1 problem). The set covers the major topics from the first semester of physics, which is basically the semester on Newton's laws of motion. It starts out with motion in one dimension, then discusses the equations of motion in one dimension (which you will have to memorize), scalars and vectors, projectile motion, Newton's laws of motion, Newton's Laws with friction, kinetic, and potential energy, impulse and momentum, work, collisions, angular speed, and acceleration, totational motion, tangential speed, and centripetal force, gravitation, torque, and then ends with the physics of liquids.Like Jason's math sets, it is just him in front of a whiteboard working out problems. He takes you through the process of breaking down problems, writing a picture and creating force diagrams, and then working out the steps. He also shows how he does unit conversion/dimensional analysis (which makes way more sense than reading it from the first chapter of the book) to make sure to get the problem into the correct units before you solve it. He gives enough of the theory to understand the equations but focuses on solving problems. Really the only topic he did not go as deeply as I would have liked is the problems involving static equilibrium. He did have some, but those were the bane of my existence in first semester physics, and I hated Statics class (although my teacher for that was better than my physics teacher, so I understood it a bit more) with a passion.I definitely recommend getting this set no matter what level of physics you are taking (unless it is a physics class with no math, then this is probably overkill). Jason makes a lot more sense of the material than a lot of professors do (certainly better than mine did), and he walks through each problem step-by-step never assuming the person watching knows more than they do. Really, the only thing he assumes is that you know algebra, which anyone taking a class with this material should know. So, if you are a visual learner, then this will probably be very helpful for you and I highly recommend it.

I viewed this with my daughter. It demonstrates step-by-step on how to do each problem. The only reason my daughter did not like it was it did not show short-cuts in doing the problems. She said if she had to do it his way, she would never get her tests done in class on time. These CD's are excellent for the person who needs to know how to do the math formulas. If you already know how to do them and need the short cuts, as in my daughter's case, it doesn't show these. Perhaps a different CD has them. For me, I wished I had known about these CD's when I had Physics. I really struggled in class and spent hours researching how to do the math. These CD's would have been a life saver for me.

This DVD set is definitely not an ultimate physics tutor, but it does give a good explanation of "Mechanical" physics. However, the rest of physics is not mentioned, like "Mechanical Waves & Oscillatory Motion", "Thermodynamics", "Electricity & Magnetism", "Light & Optics" and "Modern Physics".If this program was titled "The Ultimate 101 Phyisics Tutor" then I would have rated it with 5 stars because it's excellent for someone who's taking a first course in physics.Other than that, simplicity combined with conciseness in presentation makes this program superb in relaying knowledge, without the need for fancy animations or vague concepts.P.S. The above review was written before the author made a sequel which is about Thermodynamics. The author is fantastic and should be commended for his work. I hope he continues on with this material and completes the physics topics.

Physics is a tough subject to learn. Jason does a good job explaining things. I wish Jason would develop study guides for his science tutors DVD's and the rest of his Algebra line. He has the knowledge. The DVD's are great.There are examples. The more times you view the dvd's the easier the material becomes to understand. Otherwise recommend a book to blend with your DVD's. Its like he is leaving us hanging. ?Sure are plenty of books available. I want Jason books.

When the questions appear on the screen that Jason answers, the questions are often littered with typos - beginning to end. The questions themselves would be hard enough to figure out and concentrate on even if they were typed correctly. Questions like these deserve full concentration and comprehension... Yet during the whole course, there might easily be 10 typos or more that appear. The student shouldn't be confused by typos while simultaneously trying to figure out the answers. A little extra time just to double check his work when entering the questions in the computer would've gone a long way. It seems as if Jason entered the questions in, and didn't bother to reread them at all... Which seems strange to me. Due to his rushing, this course was more confusing than it should've been.Fortunately, in his later courses, it seems he learned his lesson.

I enjoyed his Calculus Tutor (after having a tough time with the subject) and this Physics Tutor helped a great deal too. It's interesting because he doesn't do anything special, but simply breaks the subjects down and communicates the concepts in a very simple fashion. The DVD's certainly need to be used in conjunction with your text books, but will certainly help you get out of a rut if you're going over the same pages too many times for your liking.

I have all his DVD's. The lessons are great. They cover the basics that are important in the class. Of course not all information is covered in the DVD's. Think of it as an overview of hot topics. I have used these DVD's before I took a class and them reviewed them along the way. I also have purchased some of the idoit and dummy guides as a type of work book. They all together give you a different way to look at the math martial. Because as you know, most math books are written by brainy math folks, and they are not the easiest to follow.