Physics for Beginners

Name: Physics for Beginners
Rating: 4.6 (60 reviews)

Explore motion, forces, and energy before high school

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Created byMingfei Ye

Last updated 2/2026

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What you'll learn

Understand the basic concepts of physics, including motion, force, work and energy
See how physics connects to everyday life through fun, real-world examples
Learn to solve simple physics problems using algebra and basic math skills
Learn to describe motion using graphs, formulas, and real-world examples

Course content

11 sections • 87 lectures • 5h 46m total length

Syllabus1:21
Learning Pathways and Resources3:52
Math Level Needed for this Class1:23
Learn to work with functions and x squared, solve systems of equations, and interpret graphs, including parabola shapes, while building trigonometry and calculus foundations for high school physics.
What is Physics and Best Way to Learn Physics2:19
Magnitude and Direction1:23
Basic Quantities: Scalars and Vectors1:43
Learn the difference between scalars and vectors, noting that speed is a scalar and velocity is a vector with magnitude and direction, and explore related quantities like temperature and acceleration.
Atoms1:51
Sneak Peak of Class 22:28
Symbols and Notations13:35

Overview1:09
Explore today’s kinematics by analyzing what equations and graphs mean, focusing on 1D and 2D kinematics and the idea of dimensions and the separation of directions.
Constant Velocity8:32
Analyze one-dimensional kinematics by examining constant velocity, constant acceleration, and changing acceleration, using time-segment reasoning and the relationship between velocity and position via velocity-time and position-time graphs.
Constant Acceleration11:06
Kinematic Equations6:18
Explore kinematic equations for acceleration, linking final velocity, initial velocity, time, and displacement. Learn to pick the right equation using givens and unknowns, with three quantities solving for a fourth.
Free Fall5:27
Solve a Free Fall Question4:02

Overview1:15
Force3:05
What Forces act on Fred? (Exercise)3:21
Newton's First Law of Motion1:49
Newton's Second Law of Motion3:42
Explore Newton's second law, f equals ma, showing how a net force causes acceleration and how mass resists this change, illustrating inertia with simple everyday examples.
Newton's Third Law of Motion6:19
Explore Newton's third law, the action and reaction pair, and how rockets propel by expelling propellants as momentum is conserved, with examples from walking, cars, planes, and space.
Types of Forces4:22
Four Fundamental Forces2:44
Gravitational Force2:42
Normal Force and Friction Force (Quick Overview)1:54
Elastic Force1:08
Free-body Diagram4:33

Overview0:51
What is Electrostatics?1:13
What is Charge?4:18
Electric Force6:43
Conductors and Insulators4:55
Learn how conductors let electrons move freely, while insulators hold them in place, with metals as good conductors and rocks or rubber as insulators.
Charging6:37
Polarization2:44
Coulomb's Law2:23
Understanding Electrostatics using PHET Simulation3:58
Explore electrostatics with a Phet simulation to visualize electric fields from charges, dipoles, field strength versus distance, and how test charges move and where zero-field points occur.

Overview0:18
Circuit0:33
Current, Voltage, and Resistance6:06
Circuit Components4:07
Explore circuit components, including batteries, power supplies, wires, and switches, and see how voltage drives current. Learn how resistors provide resistance and convert electrical energy into heat to control circuits.
Light Bulb3:10
Circuit Diagram5:50
Connecting Resistors4:55
Ohm's Law3:49
Electric Power1:05
Build Your Own Circuits4:43

Requirements

Basic algebra

Description

Have you ever wondered why objects fall, how motion works, or how forces shape the world around us? This course introduces physics as a powerful way of thinking about everyday life. Students build intuition, ask meaningful questions, and learn how to reason through physical situations with clarity and confidence.

The course develops understanding through diagrams, thought experiments, real world examples, and clear explanations. These approaches help students form strong mental models of physics concepts that support future learning in high school and beyond. By focusing on ideas first, students gain comfort with the core concepts that later connect naturally to equations.

Whether you are discovering physics for the first time or strengthening your conceptual foundation before advancing to more mathematical courses, this class provides an engaging and supportive introduction to the subject.

What You Will Learn

• Key physics topics including kinematics, forces, momentum, energy, and electricity
• The central ideas that unify physics concepts across different situations
• How to build intuition for how the physical world behaves

What You Will Get

• An engaging and accessible introduction to physics
• Clear explanations designed to support deep understanding
• Conceptual practice questions that strengthen reasoning skills
• A strong foundation for success in high school and AP level physics

Prerequisites

No prior physics experience is required. Students should be comfortable with basic arithmetic and curious about how the world works.

Who this course is for:

Middle school students (grades 6–8) who are curious about physics or want a head start before taking high school physics
Students who are curious about how the world works and want to explore it through physics concepts like motion, forces, energy, and the math behind them.

Physics for Beginners

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Course content

Class 1. Introduction9 lectures • 30min

Class 2. Kinematics (Part 1)9 lectures • 31min

Class 3. Kinematics (Part 2)6 lectures • 37min

Class 4. Dynamics (Part 1)12 lectures • 37min

Class 5. Dynamics (Part 2)8 lectures • 43min

Class 6. Work and Energy8 lectures • 39min

Class 7. Momentum9 lectures • 33min

Class 8. Gravity6 lectures • 28min

Class 9. Electrostatics9 lectures • 34min

Class 10. Circuit10 lectures • 35min

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