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This program covers basic concepts in physics, beginning with descriptions of motion in one and two dimensions. From there, we move into Newtonian mechanics and momentum, followed by an introduction to work, energy and power. This well-rounded offering then discusses circular and planetary motion. Finally, we wave goodbye to physics with two locus areas on vibrations and wave behavior.

Introduction to Physics Concepts

  1. The Laws of Physical Science
    1. What and How
    2. Newton's Rules of Reasoning
    3. Types of Scientific Laws
    4. Think Like a Scientist
  2. Mathematics: The Language of Physical Science
    1. Formulas and Equations
    2. Units
    3. Dimensional Analysis
    4. Graphing
  3. The Notion of Motion
    1. How Far? Distance and Displacement
    2. How Fast? Speed and Velocity
    3. Acceleration
    4. Position-Time Graphs
    5. Velocity-Time Graphs
    6. Free Fall: Acceleration Due to Gravity
  4. Newton's Laws of Motion: Movin' On
    1. Newton's First Law
    2. Meaning of Force
    3. Determining Net Force
    4. Newton's Second Law
    5. Mass and Weight
    6. The Third Law: Forces in Pairs
  5. Two Dimensional Kinematics
    1. Vectors
    2. Direction and Adding of Vectors and the Resultants
    3. Vector Components and Resolution: Part 1
    4. Vector Components and Resolution: Part 2
    5. Relative Velocity
    6. Two-Dimensional Forces
    7. Equilibrium
  6. Momentum
    1. Impulse-Momentum Change Theorem
    2. Momentum and Impulse
    3. Law of Momentum Conservation
    4. Action-Reaction
  7. Work, Energy, and Power
    1. Working Hard?
    2. What is Energy?
    3. Conservative and Nonconservative Forces
    4. Calculating Kinetic and Potential Energy
    5. Conservation of Energy
    6. Work-Energy Theorem
    7. Feel the Power
  8. Circular Motion
    1. Characteristics of Circular Motion
    2. Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration
    3. Centripetal Force
    4. Mathematics of Circular Motion
    5. We're Going in Circles
  9. Planetary Motion
    1. Kepler's Laws
    2. Universal Gravitation
    3. The Inverse Square Law
    4. Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
    5. The Value of G
  10. Pickin' Up Good Vibrations
    1. Types of Waves
    2. Measuring Waves
    3. When Waves Collide
    4. Standing Waves
    5. Resonance -- Is It Live?
    6. Case Study: Radio, Radio
  11. Surrounded by Sound
    1. Measuring Sound Waves
    2. The Doppler Effect
    3. Sound Wave Interference
    4. Applications

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