This course covers the fundamentals of classical physics, including topics such as forces, motion, energy, and more. By the end of the course, learners will be able to understand concepts like Newton's laws of motion, energy conservation, thermodynamics, wave mechanics, and electromagnetism. The course teaches skills such as graphical analysis, solving practice problems, and understanding the principles of physics. The teaching method includes lectures, graphical explanations, and practice problem-solving. This course is intended for individuals interested in gaining a foundational understanding of classical physics, regardless of their prior knowledge in the subject.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction to Classical Physics.
Scalars, Vectors, and Vector Operations.
Position/Velocity/Acceleration Part 1: Definitions.
Position/Velocity/Acceleration Part 2: Graphical Analysis.
Kinematics Part 1: Horizontal Motion.
Kinematics Part 2: Vertical Motion.
Kinematics Part 3: Projectile Motion.
Kinematics Part 4: Practice Problems and Strategy.
Relative Motion and Inertial Reference Frames.
Dynamics: What are Forces?.
Newton's First Law of Motion: Mass and Inertia.
Newton's Second Law of Motion: F = ma.
Newton's Third Law of Motion: Action and Reaction.
Mass vs. Weight and the Normal Force.
Frictional Forces: Static and Kinetic.
Work and Energy.
Kinetic Energy and Potential Energy.
Simple Harmonic Motion: Hooke's Law.
Conservation of Energy: Free Fall, Springs, and Pendulums.
Impulse and Momentum.
Elastic and Inelastic Collisions.
Uniform Circular Motion and Centripetal Force.
Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation.
Angular Motion and Torque.
Fluids, Buoyancy, and Archimedes' Principle.
Heat and Temperature.
Internal Energy.
The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics: Thermal Equilibrium.
The First Law of Thermodynamics: Internal Energy, Heat, and Work.
The Second Law of Thermodynamics: Heat Flow, Entropy, and Microstates.
The Third Law of Thermodynamics: Absolute Zero.
Wave Mechanics.
Interference, Reflection, and Diffraction.
Standing Waves and Harmonics.
What is Light? Maxwell and the Electromagnetic Spectrum.
Color and Refraction.
Electric Charge and Electric Fields.
Electric Potential, Current, and Resistance.
Magnets and Magnetic Fields.
Taught by
Professor Dave Explains
