Physics I (Classical Mechanics) OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Physics Class on Classical Mechanics by MIT

Published Jan 31, 2009

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One of the free courses offered by MIT's OpenCourseWare program is 'Physics I: Classical Mechanics.' This course centers on a discussion of Newton's laws of motion, concepts surrounding how objects such as planets or machine parts move in space while being affected by things like time, torque, and momentum. This undergraduate-level course is ideal for any student interested in studying Physics or related fields.

Physics I: Classical Mechanics: Course Specifics

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Physics I: Classical Mechanics: Course Description

Dr. George Stephans teaches the 'Physics I: Classical Mechanics' OpenCourseWare at MIT. Topics discussed in this undergraduate-level course include force, gravity, vectors, equilibrium, kinematics, Newton's laws, harmonic motion, angular energy and momentum. In addition, students will study the work of famous physicists, including Newton, Einstein and others. This class builds a foundation in elementary Physics topics upon which further studies in more advanced classes are based. Any student interested in studying Physics or applying Physics principles to other fields, including Engineering and Chemistry is encouraged to take advantage of this free online course.

Lecture notes, exams and a list of suggested reading materials are available online for free. To learn more, visit the intro to classical mechanics course page.

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