- Level Professional
- Duration 30 hours
- Course by Rice University
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This first course serves as an introduction to the physics of force and motion. Upon completion, learners will understand how mathematical laws and conservation principles describe the motions and interactions of objects around us. Learners will gain experience in solving physics problems with tools such as graphical analysis, algebra, vector analysis, and calculus. This first course covers 1D Kinematics, 2D Kinematics, and Newton's Laws. Each of the three modules contains reading links to a free textbook, complete video lectures, conceptual quizzes, and a set of homework problems. Once the modules are completed, the course ends with an exam. This comprehensive course is similar in detail and rigor to those taught on-campus at Rice. It will thoroughly prepare learners for their upcoming introductory physics courses or more advanced courses in physics.Modules
0. Class Introduction
3
Videos
- Physics 101 Trailer
- Welcome!
- Why Physics is Hard
2
Readings
- Class Overview
- Grading Philosophy and Advice
1. Kinematics Graphs
1
Assignment
- Police Officer's Dilemna
2
Videos
- A Stationary Mass
- A Smoothly Moving Mass
1
Readings
- University Physics
2. Displacement
1
Assignment
- Displacements?
1
Videos
- Displacement from Here to There
3. Velocity
1
Assignment
- Reading a Kinematics Graph
2
Videos
- Average Velocity
- Instantaneous Velocity
1
Readings
- University Physics
4. Distance & Speed
1
Assignment
- Getting from A to B
2
Videos
- Distance of a Path
- Speed of a Path
5. Comparisons
1
Videos
- Velocity and Speed Comparison Chart
6. Sample Problems
2
Assignment
- The Football Player Problem
- The Meeting of the Band Nerds Problem
2
Videos
- The Football Player Solution
- The Meeting of the Band Nerds solution
7. Acceleration
3
Assignment
- Harmonic Motion
- Acceleration Direction
- Throwing Chalk Problem
3
Videos
- Speeding Up
- Acceleration near the Earth
- Throwing Chalk Solution
1
Readings
- University Physics
8. Constant Acceleration Kinematics
3
Assignment
- Kinematics Graph
- Throwing Chalk 2 Problem
- Units
4
Videos
- Position
- Graphical Kinematics
- Throwing Chalk 2 Solution
- Acceleration over a Distance
1D Kinematics Homework
1
Assignment
- 1D Kinematics Homework
1
Videos
- SPT - The Silly One
1. Keeping Up with X and Y
3
Assignment
- 'r'
- White Cliffs of Dover
- Greater Acceleration?
5
Videos
- Graphing X and Y
- The Position Vector
- Shoot
- Shoot and Drop
- How Much Further?
1
Readings
- University Physics
2. Trajectories
3
Assignment
- Perpendicular?
- Intro Beer Pong Problem
- Advanced Beer Pong Problem
5
Videos
- Kinematics in X and Y
- Trajectory Range, Height, and Time
- Intro Beer Pong Solution
- Advanced Beer Pong (error in answer, should be +79 and -57)
- The Hunter and the Monkey Demo
1
Readings
- University Physics
3. Circular Motion
3
Assignment
- Constants of Uniform Circular Motion
- Tick Tock
- Acceleration in the Loop
4
Videos
- Uniform Circular Motion
- Circular Motion is Periodic Motion
- Angular and Translational Motion
- Tangential and Radial Acceleration
1
Readings
- University Physics
4. Relative Motion
1
Assignment
- Fastest Frame
6
Videos
- Relative Motion
- Galilean Transformations
- The Hunter, the Ant, the Butterfly, and the Selfie Stick 1
- The Hunter, the Ant, the Butterfly, and the Selfie Stick 2
- Time Dilation
- Time Travel
1
Readings
- University Physics
2D Kinematics Homework
1
Assignment
- 2D Kinematics Homework
1
Videos
- TT - Signs Your Professor Got Their Figures from the Internet
1. First, Second, and Third
2
Assignment
- A Mouse on Your Desk
- Reaction to the Mouse
3
Videos
- Newton's First Law
- Newton's Second Law
- Newton's Third Law
1
Readings
- University Physics
2. Tour de Force
8
Assignment
- Normal Size
- Pushing a Book
- Sky Diving
- Anchors Aweigh!
- Time Constant
- Springy Damping?
- Frequently Missed Tension Problem
- Accelerating Elevator
9
Videos
- Gravitational Force
- Normal Force
- Friction Force
- Air Drag
- Liquid Drag 1
- Liquid Drag 2
- Spring Force
- Tension Force
- Fictitious Force
1
Readings
- University Physics
3. Force Problems
8
Assignment
- Pushing Blocks Problem
- Blocks with Friction Problem
- Overhill and Underhill 1 Problem
- When Will It Slide? Problem
- Atwood Acceleration Problem
- The Conical Pendulum Problem
- Overhill and Underhill 2 Problem
- Masses on Strings Problem
8
Videos
- Pushing Blocks Solution
- Blocks with Friction Solution
- Overhill and Underhill 1 Solution
- When Will It Slide? Solution
- Atwood Acceleration Solution
- The Conical Pendulum Solution
- Overhill and Underhill 2 Solution
- Masses on Strings Solution
1
Readings
- University Physics
Newton's Laws Homework
1
Assignment
- Newton's Laws Homework
1
Videos
- SPT - The Bar Trick
EXAM
1
Assignment
- EXAM
1
Videos
- TT Who Students Say I Look Like
Auto Summary
Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics offers a comprehensive introduction to the physics of force and motion, covering 1D and 2D Kinematics, and Newton's Laws. Taught by Coursera, this professional-level course includes video lectures, quizzes, and homework, with an exam at the end. Subscriptions are available in Starter and Professional options. Ideal for learners preparing for introductory or advanced physics courses.

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