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Fundamentals of Mechanics: From Motion to Gravity
Master the basics of physics mechanics, from particle motion to planetary orbits. Learn forces, energy, and gravity with hands-on examples.
Master the basics of physics mechanics, from particle motion to planetary orbits. Learn forces, energy, and gravity with hands-on examples.
This comprehensive mechanics course from UNSW Sydney covers fundamental physics principles through engaging multimedia tutorials. Starting with basic motion and forces, the course progresses through energy, momentum, and gravity. Students learn through film clips, animations, and worked examples, with optional at-home experiments using everyday materials. The course requires basic high-school math but avoids calculus, making complex physics accessible to beginners while providing depth for advanced learners.
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What you'll learn
Master the fundamentals of motion and forces in physics
Understand Newton's laws and their applications
Analyze work, energy, and power in physical systems
Learn about momentum and collision dynamics
Explore gravitational forces and orbital mechanics
Apply physics principles to real-world scenarios
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
224 Minutes PreRecorded video
44 assignments
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There are 8 modules in this course
This comprehensive physics course explores the fundamental principles of mechanics, from basic motion to planetary dynamics. The curriculum progresses through eight modules, covering velocity, acceleration, Newton's laws, forces, energy, momentum, and gravity. Using rich multimedia content, including experimental demonstrations and animations, students learn to analyze and explain physical phenomena in the world around them. The course emphasizes practical problem-solving skills while building a strong foundation in classical mechanics.
Introduction and Basic Tools
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Velocity and Acceleration
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Motion in Two Dimensions
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Newton's Laws of Motion
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Weight, Friction and Spring Forces
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Work, Energy and Power
Module 6 · 4 Hours to complete
Momentum and Collisions
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Gravity
Module 8 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructors
First Year Physics Director
Elizabeth Angstmann is a lecturer and First Year Director of Studies in Physics at UNSW. She has taught various first-year physics courses, both in-person and online. Before returning to university teaching, she worked as a high school science teacher. Elizabeth holds a PhD in theoretical atomic physics from UNSW and a Master of Teaching from the University of Sydney.
Teacher and laboratory manager
Sebastian Fricke is a first-year physics instructor and the laboratory manager for the first-year lab at UNSW. He also designs and teaches online physics courses. Sebastian earned his diploma in physics in Hamburg, Germany, with a research thesis focused on particle physics before moving to Australia for postgraduate studies at UNSW, where he will receive a Master of Science in 2014 for his work in semiconductor physics.
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