Free online coursePhysics 1 course

Duration of the online course: 4 hours and 10 minutes

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Join the Physics 1 course by Math and Science for a comprehensive introduction to force, motion, thermodynamics, electricity, algebra, trigonometry, and vectors. Basic physics made easy.

Course Description

Welcome to the Physics 1 course, an extensive exploration into the fascinating world of fundamental physics principles. Designed to cater to beginners and those interested in refreshing their basic physics knowledge, this course spans over 4 hours and 10 minutes of comprehensive content.

This course is crafted meticulously to ensure a solid foundation in physics, beginning with an in-depth introduction to core physical concepts. The journey starts with an exploration of force and motion, providing a detailed understanding of how objects move and interact with their surroundings. This segues effortlessly into the realm of thermodynamics, examining the principles governing heat and energy transfer, a crucial aspect of both natural phenomena and engineering applications.

Moving forward, delve into the electrifying world of electricity and magnetism. This section demystifies the principles of electric fields, currents, and magnetic forces, crucial for understanding both everyday electronics and industrial applications. Furthermore, the course takes a deep dive into quantum mechanics, offering insights into the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic levels, a realm where classical physics fails to explain phenomena.

Recognizing the importance of mathematical readiness, the course includes reviews of essential algebra and trigonometry. These segments are tailored to reinforce your mathematical skills, ensuring you are well-equipped to tackle physics problems. You'll revisit fundamental algebraic concepts, including equations and functions, followed by an exploration of trigonometric identities, sine, cosine, and tangent functions, all of which are pivotal in solving physics-related problems.

Understanding different forms of notation and measurement is crucial, hence, the course covers scientific notation and the metric system extensively. You'll learn how to represent very large or very small numbers succinctly and become proficient with physics units, enhancing your capability to perform accurate calculations and conversions.

The course also places a significant emphasis on understanding displacement, distance, speed, and the difference between vectors and scalars. Through practical examples and graphical methods, you'll master the art of adding, subtracting, and multiplying vectors, along with calculating vector components accurately. These skills are foundational for solving complex physics problems involving motion and forces.

By the end of this comprehensive course, you will have a well-rounded understanding of the essential concepts in physics. Whether you're preparing for higher studies, aspiring to excel in your academic pursuits, or simply curious about the physical world around you, this course is an excellent starting point. Embark on this educational journey and unravel the mysteries of the universe with Physics 1.

Conteúdo do Curso

  • Video class: 01 - Introduction to Physics, Part 1 (Force, Motion

    0h30m

  • Exercise: What is the name of the law that describes the force of gravity between two masses?

  • Video class: 02 - Introduction to Physics, Part 2 (Thermodynamics

    0h13m

  • Exercise: What does the first law of thermodynamics state about the relationship between work output and heat input in a system?

  • Video class: 03 - Introduction to Physics, Part 3 (Electricity, Magnetism, Quantum Mechanics

    0h14m

  • Exercise: Which statement correctly describes the behavior of a proton in a magnetic field if the proton is stationary versus when it is in motion?

  • Video class: 04 - Review Of Essential Algebra, Part 1

    0h04m

  • Exercise: Which of the following operations correctly represents adding the numbers -1 and -3 using the number line method described in the lesson?

  • Video class: 05 - Review Of Essential Algebra, Part 2

    0h04m

  • Exercise: What is the value of 10 raised to the power of negative 1?

  • Video class: 06 - Review of Essential Trigonometry (Sin, Cos, Tangent - Trig Identities

    0h33m

  • Exercise: Which of the following is the correct expression for calculating the component of a vector along the direction perpendicular to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle?

  • Video class: 07 - Scientific Notation

    0h02m

  • Exercise: Which of the following represents the number 316 million in scientific notation?

  • Video class: 08 - Physics Units And The Metric System

    0h02m

  • Exercise: Which of the following is considered the base unit for time in the International System of Units (SI)?

  • Video class: 09 - Unit Conversions

    0h04m

  • Exercise: In the context of unit conversions in physics, if you have a measurement in feet and you need to convert it into inches, which of the following should be the correct conversion factor?

  • Video class: 10 - Learn Distance and Displacement in Physics (Displacement Formula Vs. Distance Formula)

    0h20m

  • Exercise: In a one-dimensional motion along a straight line, if the initial position (x_i) of an object is at -3 meters and the final position (x_f) is at 2 meters, what is the displacement of the object?

  • Video class: 11 - What is Definition of Average Speed

    0h22m

  • Exercise: What is the average speed of an object that travels 4 meters in 1 second?

  • Video class: 12 - What are Vectors and Scalars?

    0h19m

  • Exercise: Which of the following is an example of a vector quantity in physics?

  • Video class: 13 - Adding Two Vectors Graphically in Physics (Vector Sum

    0h37m

  • Exercise: How do you find the resultant vector when adding two vectors graphically?

  • Video class: 14 - Adding 3 Or More Vectors Graphically

    0h02m

  • Exercise: When graphically adding three or more vectors, what is the significance of the order in which the vectors are added?

  • Video class: 15 - Subtracting Vectors Graphically

    0h01m

  • Exercise: In the context of vector subtraction as described in the text, how can you interpret the subtraction of a vector B from vector A, notated as A - B?

  • Video class: 16 - Multiplying A Vector By A Scalar

    0h02m

  • Video class: 17 - Calculating Vector Components in Physics, Part 1 (Component form of a Vector)

    0h29m

  • Exercise: Which of the following expressions can you use to calculate the magnitude of the x-component (Dx) of a displacement vector having a magnitude of 10 meters and making an angle of 30 degrees with the x-axis?

  • Video class: 18 - Calculating Vector Components, Part 2

    0h04m

  • Exercise: In the context of decomposing a vector into its components, when a vector is drawn in the first quadrant of the coordinate system at a 45 degree angle to the axes and has a magnitude of 13, what are the x and y components rounded to two decimal places?

  • Video class: 19 - Calculating Vector Components, Part 3

    0h02m

  • Exercise: A velocity vector has a magnitude of 10 meters per second and points to the right and up. The x-component of this vector is 6 meters per second. What is the y-component of the velocity vector?

  • Video class: 20 - Calculating Vector Components, Part 4

    0h02m

  • Exercise: A vector with a magnitude of 300 meters per second is 45 degrees below the x-axis. What are the x and y components of this vector?

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