Easy Physics Problems I - Kinematics and Dynamics
What you'll learn
- How to solve common physics problems from Kinematics in one and higher dimensions.
- How to apply Newton's Second Law to solve common physics problems from Dynamics.
- Fundamental principles in problems solving.
Requirements
- Must be familiar with the principles of Mechanics from the Introductory University Physics
- Knowledge of high school algebra, trigonometry, and geometry
Description
Knowing physics principles and applying them to solve problems are two very different skills. In this class, I have selected the most common Kinematics and Dynamics problems that college students encounter in their Introductory Physics courses, and have shown you their solutions.
You are expected to be familiar with the basic physics principles from Kinematics and Dynamics. I will give you a brief summary of the theory but have not included any derivations of the formulae. The rest of the class consists of solved problems, practice quizzes, and a test.
Who this course is for:
- Students who are enrolled in Introductory University Physics but struggle with solving problems on their own
- Students who have taken Introductory University Physics long time ago and need a quick refresher on problem solving.
- Students preparing for the physics portion of the Standardized Professional Tests such as MCAT, PCAT, etc.
Course content
Introduction8 lectures • 51min
- Geometry Review: Lines and AnglesPreview02:52
- Geometry Review: Parallel Lines and Similar Triangles04:37
- Geometry and the Trigonometric DefinitionsPreview09:07
- Trigonometry in Physics06:36
- Introduction of Vectors07:16
- Addition and Subtraction of Vectors08:09
- The Displacement of an Ant04:31
- Vector Direction: The Problem of Arctan(x)07:40
- Practice Vectors4 questions
Kinematics in 1 Dimension7 lectures • 57min
Kinematics in 2 Dimensions7 lectures • 44min
Dynamics I: Blocks and Boxes7 lectures • 1hr 15min
Dynamics II: Many Boxes, Ropes and Pulleys5 lectures • 50min
Dynamics III: Moving in Circles7 lectures • 38min
Instructor
![Tatiana Stantcheva](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64"%3E%3C/svg%3E){kind=avatar}
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Tatiana Stantcheva received her Ph.D. from The Ohio State University in Theoretical Astrophysics. She is a Professor of Physics at Northern Virginia Community College, where she teaches, mentors junior faculty, and advises and coaches students. Maintaining a private coaching practice, she is also a member of the American Physical Society, the American Association of Physics Teachers, and the International Coach Federation.
In her spare time, Tatiana volunteers with hospice patients, practices Yoga and QiGong, and shares her philosophical insights on life in her blog column Effortless Reality. She also maintains the Travelersguidetohealing.info website dedicated to the healing art of Jin Shin Jyutsu.