Ace Mechanics in 10 Hours (The Complete Course)
What you'll learn
- Compare and contrast distance and displacement
- Understand the graphical representation of displacement, velocity, and acceleration
- Define and distinguish between vector and scalar physical quantities
- Solve one- and two-dimensional kinematics problems
- Describe the effects of gravity on an object's motion
- Add and subtract vectors (algebraically and graphically)
- Separately analyze the horizontal and vertical motions in projectile problems
- Determine the net force on an object
- Use Newton's second law of motion to analyze dynamic problems
- Solve problems involving springs
- Compare and contrast the physical properties associated with linear motion and rotational motion
- Use the laws of gravity and circular motion to solve problems involving planets and satellites
- Define the work done on an object by a force
- Describe the relationship between work done and the change in kinetic energy
- Describe the concept of potential energy and how it relates to work
- Solve dynamics problems using conservation of energy
- State Newton's second law in terms of momentum
- Use conservation of momentum to solve collision problems
- Define the conditions necessary for a rigid body to be in equilibrium
- Solve statics problems
- Solve kinematics and dynamic problems involving rotational motion
- Compare and contrast the dynamics of linear and rotational motion
- Apply energy concepts to rotational motion
Requirements
- Familiar with precalculus (algebra, trigonometry, and functions)
- With little or no calculus knowledge
- With little or no physics knowledge
Description
HOW THIS COURSE WORK:
This course, Ace Mechanics in 10 Hours (The Complete Course), covers all the important concepts in mechanics, including video and notes from whiteboard during lectures, and practice problems (with solutions!). I also show every single step in examples and derivations of formula/equations. The course is organized into the following sections:
Motion in a Straight Line
Kinematics in Two Dimensions
Dynamics
Circular Motion and Gravity
Energy and Work
Momentum and Collisions
Rotational Dynamics
CONTENT YOU WILL GET INSIDE EACH SECTION:
Videos: I start each topic by introducing and explaining the concept. I share all my solving-problem techniques using examples. I show a variety of math issue you may encounter in class and make sure you can solve any problem by yourself.
Notes: In this section, you will find my notes that I wrote during lecture. So you can review the notes even when you don't have internet access (but I encourage you to take your own notes while taking the course!).
Extra notes: I provide some extra notes, including formula sheets and some other useful study guidance.
Assignments: After you watch me doing some examples, now it's your turn to solve the problems! Be honest and do the practice problems before you check the solutions! If you pass, great! If not, you can review the videos and notes again or ask for help in the Q&A section.
THINGS THAT ARE INCLUDED IN THE COURSE:
An instructor who truly cares about your success
Lifetime access to Introduction to Mechanics: Kinematics
Friendly support in the Q&A section
Udemy Certificate of Completion available for download
HIGHLIGHTS:
#1: Downloadable lectures so you can watch the videos whenever and wherever you are.
#2: Downloadable lecture notes so you can review the lectures without having a device to watch/listen.
#3: 7 problem sets in total at the end of each section (with solutions!) for you to do more practice.
#4: Step-by-step guide to help you solve problems.
See you inside the course!
- Gina :)
Who this course is for:
- Anyone who has completed high school math (precalculus) and is interested in getting into the science field
- Current mechanics students who are looking for extra help outside school
- Anyone who is not in science stream but wants to study physics for fun
Instructor
![Gina Chou](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64"%3E%3C/svg%3E){kind=avatar}
- 4.6 Instructor Rating
- 114 Reviews
- 15,926 Students
- 14 Courses
While I was in undergrad, I was always excited to take exams because I was always well prepared and I felt accomplished after finishing each exam. I know that it is not the case for most of the students. So here, I will share my knowledge and help you to make your university life easier! :D
More about my background
I received my BSc in Atmospheric Science and Physics with a minor in Mathematics from the McGill University in 2018 and my MSc in Physics at the University of Toronto in 2019. I am currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Physics Department and I am interested in the impact of wind observation on the global predictability, Arctic climate, and weather processes.
Since my second year of undergraduate studies, I have had extensive tutoring experiences, teaching at Liberty Tutoring, as well as high school and university students through SUS Peer Tutoring and Saturday Programs. Additionally, I have been/currently am a TA for math and physics undergraduate and graduate courses.
I hope to see you in class!
- Gina C.