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Intro to Physics

via Udacity

Overview

Go to the places where big physics discoveries were made in the past and make them yourself. You’ll visit Italy, the Netherlands, and the UK as you learn basic physics.

Syllabus

  • Lesson 1a - Circumference of the Earth
  • Lesson 1b - Bonus - Error Analysis
  • Problem Set 1
  • Lesson 2a - What is Motion?
  • Lesson 2b - Motion in Two Dimensions
  • Problem Set 2
  • Lesson 3 - What Causes Motion?
  • Problem Set 3
  • Lessons 4 - Keeping Holland Dry
  • Problem Set 4
  • Lesson 5 - Lost at Sea
  • Problem Set 5
  • Lesson 6 - Lightning Strikes
  • Problem Set 6
  • Lesson 7 - Special Relativity
  • Final Exam
  • Bonus - Simple Harmonic Branches
  • Bonus - Windows on Planes

Taught by

Andy Brown

Reviews

4.1 rating, based on 15 Class Central reviews

5 rating at Udacity based on 1 rating

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  • Anonymous
    Outstanding beginners level course in physics. Doesn't try to teach you all of freshman physics but does manage to hit the high points while giving you a feel subject while keeping it fresh and interesting.
  • Anonymous
    Amazing class, you will need only basic algebra which you can pick up from Khan Academy if you need it. Andy is a great, passionate teacher and this course will make you want to go on and learn more about how the universe works.
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  • Dr Gurmeet Singh
    2
    It is good option fort beginner. One should learn and gain its benefits. It covers all the fundamental aspects of the Physics fro the beginners.
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