Newton's Second Law: A Second Look

In the third episode of Math Proof Monday, The Newton Frontier discusses two alternate methods of solving a simple falling ball problem using Newton's Second Law and Lagrangian Mechanics, and why our physical theories are not the governing laws of our universe.

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[akash]

omg this is so interesting, i have never viewed physics like this before!!!

[maxrome]

Insightful video! Keep up the great work.

[alexmanberg]

Very interesting perspective. Great work Mr. Newton!

[castagnos]

0:41 scalar does not equal a vector :(

[profd]

Great presentation of an important concept. Profdave

[gregorynorman]

gregory norman approves of this video.

- greg