Intro to Physics

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Intro to Physics

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What is the course about?

Intro to Physics

The course Intro to Physics is an online class provided by Udacity. The skill level of the course is Beginner. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Study physics abroad in Europe — virtually! Learn the basics of physics on location in Italy, the Netherlands and the UK, by answering some of the discipline’s major questions from over the last 2000 years.

Course description

Intro to Physics
2 months

Landmarks in Physics

How can we measure the circumference of the Earth?
How do objects move?
What causes motion?
How can we use motion?
How can we determine our longitude at sea?
What is electricity?
What is left to discover?

Basics of geometry and trigonometry.
Data analysis and kinematics.
Forces, acceleration, and Newton’s Laws.
Work, energy, and simple machines.
Simple harmonic motion.
Charge and electric fields.
Modern physics and open questions.

This course is suitable for anyone; a basic understanding of algebra is suggested.
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This unique class gives you the chance to see the sites where physics history was made and learn some of the subject’s most captivating concepts.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Intro to Physics

Course Topic

Computer Science, Programming

University, College, Institution

Udacity

Course Skill Level

Beginner

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Intro to Physics

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