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

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Everyone taking their first physics course or needing a brush up on elementary physics would benefit tremendously from viewing this masterpiece. I know I did! In a beautifully minimilist setting (just a talking head with a 3-foot whiteboard), you watch Jason Gibson solve all the basic problems in a style that is personal and light-hearted yet never infantile. It is great fun to watch and really educational. If I could, I'd give it 10 stars.

I already own the Calculus Tutor course by the same author, so I decided to give this one a try for my Physics class. It is done in the same style, so if you like the other DVDs in the series you will love this one. Just as before, all of the topics are taught by working example problems so you really get some practice in how to set up and solve the problems you'll encounter in class and on the test.

The best thing about this DVD set is that it covers so much. It is much, much more comprehensive than anything else I have been able to find. And on top of that, every topic that is covered is covered in enough detail to really help you out in class. Too many times I have found that videos like these just scratch the surface and just introduce the topic without going into any detail - not so with this physics tutor.

If you are looking for a good DVD to help you out with understanding your Physics lecture and give you some guidance in working your homework problems then I believe that this DVD will help just about anyone out there.

Great teacher that takes the time to explain the little things that trip you up. One thing that always got me was the sign conventions. Should positive be "up" or "down"....and all that stuff. This DVD really shines because through working all of the problems little things like this become clear. And the "little things" are usually the ones that cause me to screw up the problems. This DVD series is an absolute steal for what it provides to the student!

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.

Awesome as usual. I've the math set of dvds, which are great. This is no exception. Same presentation style as the others.

What a wonderful product! Great physics DVD for anyone who needs a little help. Much cheaper than what I was spending on a "real" tutor and in many ways its even better because I can stop and rewind anytime I want if I need to hear something again. This should be a required supplement to any Physics textbook!

I was looking for a refresher as I dive back into physics. This DVD is an outstanding product for anyone who is learning physics for the first time or anyone who needs to brush up on it for a test.

Let me say that this guy is a master at teaching the art of physics. I listened to a few chapters to determine the value for my daughter after purchase, and quite frankly, I was very pleasantly surprised.

The "doctor" grounds the listener into the basics and foundation of the concepts, and then incrementally extends to introduce simple to increasingly more difficult problems, without losing the listener. My daughter got ALOT of value and support from using this product.

I highly recommend this product to anyone struggling with physics. Your grades will definitely increase!!!

Best source of knowledge in relation to physics. I'm studying game programming and this dvd helps me alot in the physics programming part of the creation of the game engine.

Nothing bad about it.

This product is great for really grasping both qualitative and quantitative aspects of physics! I was initially skeptical, and was actually really worried, but after viewing his dvd, I feel much more confident in tackling physics problems, a feeling I couldn't get with tutorial websites or other physics textbooks.

I go to Northwestern University, and the physics curriculum is intense; this DVD really saved my life, and my physics grade. It's also a great tool for anyone prepping for the MCAT!

The price might seem high to some, but it's worth the investment because it's money effectively spent, and so much time saved.

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I highly recommend this DVD!