Fundamentals of Physics

Course Description

This course provides a thorough introduction to the principles and methods of physics for students who have good preparation in physics and mathematics. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and quantitative reasoning. This course covers Newtonian mechanics, special relativity, gravitation, thermodynamics, and waves.

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Fundamentals of Physics
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Video Lectures & Study Materials

# Lecture Play Lecture
1 Course Introduction and Newtonian Mechanics (1:13:21) Play Video
2 Vectors in Multiple Dimensions (1:06:49) Play Video
3 Newton's Laws of Motion (1:08:22) Play Video
4 Newton's Laws (cont.) and Inclined Planes (1:07:25) Play Video
5 Work-Energy Theorem and Law of Conservation of Energy (1:10:16) Play Video
6 Law of Conservation of Energy in Higher Dimensions (1:11:01) Play Video
7 Kepler's Laws (1:12:10) Play Video
8 Dynamics of a Multiple-Body System and Law of Conservation of Momentum (1:12:10) Play Video
9 Rotations, Part I: Dynamics of Rigid Bodies (1:13:51) Play Video
10 Rotations, Part II: Parallel Axis Theorem (1:15:27) Play Video
11 Torque (1:13:14) Play Video
12 Introduction to Relativity (1:11:22) Play Video
13 Lorentz Transformation (1:08:27) Play Video
14 Introduction to the Four-Vector (1:12:35) Play Video
15 Four-Vector in Relativity (1:11:44) Play Video
16 The Taylor Series and Other Mathematical Concepts (1:13:39) Play Video
17 Simple Harmonic Motion (1:14:00) Play Video
18 Simple Harmonic Motion (cont.) and Introduction to Waves (1:15:04) Play Video
19 Waves (1:11:54) Play Video
20 Fluid Dynamics and Statics and Bernoulli's Equation (1:12:32) Play Video
21 Thermodynamics (1:11:28) Play Video
22 The Boltzmann Constant and First Law of Thermodynamics (1:14:41) Play Video
23 The Second Law of Thermodynamics and Carnot's Engine (1:11:10) Play Video
24 The Second Law of Thermodynamics (cont.) and Entropy (1:11:48) Play Video

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Joe Marino wrote 12 years ago.
The professors lecture style is great. I appreciate all of
the humor and the way he breaks down the problems to a
digestible method. Recommend this video series. Thank you
for posting this.

Carlos wrote 14 years ago.
I just want to thanks to the people responsable for putting
this lectures online. Thank you.

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