Mechanics: Kinematics and Dynamics
About This Course
Mechanics is the study of the physics of motion and how it relates to applied forces. It lays the foundation of understanding the world around us through the how and why of motion. This physics course is the first in a series of modules that covers calculus-based mechanics. This module reviews kinematics (the geometrical description of motion) in the context of one-dimensional, multi-dimensional, and circular motion. It also reviews Newton’s laws of motion and examines their application to a wide variety of cases.
Learning Objectives
Format of This Course
This course includes lectures and exercises.
Recommended Prerequisites
High school physics and calculus (see Related Content below)License Type
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Instructors
Peter Dourmashkin
Senior Lecturer, Physics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Deepto Charkrabarty
Professor, Physics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Michelle Tomasik
Lecturer, Physics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Analia Barrantes
Lecturer, Physics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
George Stephans
Senior Research Scientist, Laboratory for Nuclear Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Anna Frebel
Silverman Family Career Development Professor
Massachusetts Institute of Technology