Struggling with MCAT Physics? Forces, energy, and power intimidate students but they don’t have to. In this episode, Mike and Molly break down Newton’s laws, friction, springs, conservation of energy, and power in a way that actually makes sense. From elevators to ramps to rolling balls, you’ll see why these topics are the foundation of physics and how mastering them can unlock half of the physics questions on your MCAT.

⏱️ Timestamps

6:50 – Podcast start: “Hello everyone and welcome back…”

8:10 – Intro to MCAT Physics: Forces, Energy, and Power

13:10 – What is a force?

17:01 – Newton’s First Law

19:48 – Newton’s Second Law (F = ma)

26:02 – Net force vs. constant velocity

27:07 – Newton’s Third Law

32:25 – Elevator problem explained

42:47 – Friction and normal force

45:35 – Spring force (F = kx)

48:03 – Conservation of energy

53:05 – Ball on a hill

57:09 – Potential energy explained

1:03:10 – Work explained

1:09:20 – Inclined planes & work

1:12:55 – Conservative vs. non-conservative forces

1:15:55 – Why sprinting feels harder

1:17:05 – Power and sprinting example

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