Course Description

Physics, a tremendous, eye-opening, and ever-changing science, requires you to have a solid knowledge of mathematics (including algebra), chemistry, and biology. It provides the foundation for natural sciences, as it explains the world around us. If you pay close attention to the world around you, you’ll constantly come up with questions like ‘How will I catch the ball?’ or ‘How far should I push this punching bag?’. These are physics-related questions. This course introduces you to the basic concepts of physics, the branch of science that primarily studies matter, energy, and their interactions. Physics contributes to technological infrastructure and physicists hypothesize relationships, design experiments, and complete tests to turn hypotheses into valid theories.

The course introduces you to the mechanics of physics. Units of measurement were among the earliest tools invented by humans. The definition, agreement, and practical use of units of measurement have played a crucial role in human endeavor from early ages to the present. Units of measurements are important because, without standardized units, it would be extremely difficult for scientists to express and compare measured values in a meaningful way. You will learn about unit conversions and the guidelines for good graphing techniques. Then examine ‘work’ and ‘energy’, which are significant in our everyday lives and scientific engagements. There are several examples of work that can be observed in our everyday life like a horse pulling a plow through to a student lifting a backpack full of books. By the end of this course, you should be able to identify and explain the different types of work and energy.

Next, you will be introduced to the concept of electromagnetism. Electricity and magnetism are separate yet interconnected phenomena associated with electromagnetic force. Together, they form the basis for electromagnetism, a key physics discipline. Have you ever experienced an electric shock while coming in contact with a household appliance? Why does that happen? By the end of this course, you will be able to differentiate between types of materials with the aid of examples. Everything we hear and see is based on the information our bodies take in. No single answer to the question “What is light?” satisfies the many contexts in which light is experienced, explored, and exploited. This course analyzes the different laws that govern how light interacts with matter and changes direction. So, register for this course now and begin your next learning journey today!

What you'll learn in this course?

• STEM

• Science

• Education

• Physics