
College Physics: Master the Fundamentals with Examples
Course Description
Physics is the language of the universeâand mastering it opens doors to understanding everything from everyday motion to the forces shaping galaxies. This College Physics course is designed to take you from the very basics to advanced applications, all in a clear, structured, and engaging way.
Starting with the nature of science and measurement, youâll learn how to work with physical quantities, units, and conversionsâthe foundation for all problem-solving in physics. From there, we dive into kinematics, exploring motion in one and two dimensions, including projectile motion and falling objects. Youâll develop the ability to interpret graphs, apply equations, and solve real-world problems step by step.
Next, we tackle Newtonâs Laws of Motion, friction, and other forces, giving you the tools to analyze how objects interact and move. Youâll progress to circular motion and gravitation, uncovering the principles behind planetary orbits and everyday rotations. The course then moves into work, energy, and power, teaching you how energy is conserved and transformed in physical systems.
Momentum and collisions come next, followed by statics and torque, where youâll learn how structures remain stable and balanced. Finally, we explore rotational motion and fluid statics, covering topics like angular momentum, buoyancy, and Bernoulliâs principle.
By the end of this course, you will:
Understand core physics principles and their real-world applications.
Develop problem-solving skills for kinematics, forces, energy, and more.
Gain confidence in tackling college-level physics problems.
Course Highlights
Preview Lectures Available: Intro to Physics & Physical Quantities and Units
125+ Video Lectures organized into 11 sections
Step-by-Step Examples for problem-solving
Real-World Applications to make learning practical
Lifetime Access and downloadable resources
What youâll learn:
Scientific thinking & measurement: Distinguish physical quantities; use SI units & dimensional analysis; perform accurate unit conversions and order-of-magnitude estimates.
Kinematics in 1D: Define displacement, velocity, and acceleration; read position/velocityâtime graphs; solve constant-acceleration motions (including free fall) with correct sign conventions.
Kinematics in 2D: Add/subtract vectors; decompose into components; analyze projectile motion (range, time-of-flight, peak height) and relative velocity in chosen coordinate systems.
Newtonâs Laws & forces: Draw free-body diagrams; identify weight, normal, tension, friction, drag, and springs; apply âF=ma\sum F = maâF=ma to single objects and systems; use problemâsolving strategies and limitingâcase checks.
Friction, drag, elasticity: Model static/kinetic friction; recognize drag regimes; apply Hookeâs law; relate stress, strain, and material properties.
Circular motion & gravitation: Compute centripetal acceleration/force; reason about nonâinertial frames and fictitious forces; apply Newtonâs law of gravitation to masses and orbits.
Work & energy: Calculate work by constant/variable forces; track kinetic and potential energy; distinguish conservative vs. nonâconservative processes; apply energy conservation with power.
Momentum & collisions: Use impulse and momentum conservation in 1D/2D; handle elastic/inelastic collisions; set up multiâobject systems and interpret the centerâofâmass frame.
Statics & torque: Enforce equilibrium conditions; compute torque about convenient pivots; assess stability, leverage, and basic biomechanical examples.
Rotation & angular momentum: Work with angular kinematics; moment of inertia; rotational kinetic energy; apply âÏ=Iα\sum \tau = I\alphaâÏ=Iα and conserve angular momentum in interactions.
Fluids: Relate density to pressure; apply Pascalâs principle; distinguish absolute vs. gauge pressure; use Archimedesâ buoyancy; analyze continuity and Bernoulliâs equation in common flow scenarios.
Enroll now and start mastering the fundamentals of physics today!
Materials and videos provided under this course are on a Creative Commons (CC) License. Original work by Lauren Woolsey has been used across the course.
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