General Physics Course

Lesson 1 • Scientific Notation and Order of Magnitude

Trains students to express very large and small values compactly and estimate answers quickly. Supports efficient problem-solving throughout the course.

Lesson 2 • Physical Quantities and SI Units

Defines base and derived SI units and their real-world significance. Anchors all subsequent measurement work in a consistent unit framework.

Lesson 3 • Vectors and Scalars

Introduces vector representation, addition, and decomposition as tools for describing physical quantities with direction. Essential for kinematics and dynamics chapters.

Lesson 1 • Uniform Circular Motion

Describes motion at constant speed along a circular path and introduces centripetal acceleration. Prepares students for force analysis in circular contexts.

Lesson 2 • Equations of Uniform Acceleration

Derives and applies the four kinematic equations for constant acceleration. Enables quantitative prediction of motion outcomes.

Lesson 3 • One-Dimensional Motion Concepts

Defines displacement, velocity, and acceleration along a single axis. Provides the conceptual core for all kinematic analysis.

Lesson 4 • Two-Dimensional Projectile Motion

Extends kinematic equations to horizontal and vertical components simultaneously. Applies vector decomposition from Chapter 1 to curved trajectories.

Lesson 1 • Free-Body Diagram Techniques

Teaches systematic identification and drawing of all forces on an object. Accurate diagrams are the foundation for every dynamics calculation.

Lesson 2 • Dynamics of Circular Motion

Applies Newton's second law to centripetal acceleration in circular paths. Connects kinematics of circular motion to force analysis.

Lesson 3 • Newton's First and Second Laws

Defines inertia, net force, and the relationship F = ma. Establishes the causal link between force and the kinematic quantities studied previously.

Lesson 4 • Newton's Third Law and Force Pairs

Clarifies action-reaction pairs and their role in multi-body systems. Resolves common misconceptions about equal and opposite forces.

Lesson 1 • Work Done by a Force

Defines work as the dot product of force and displacement and evaluates it for constant and variable forces. Connects vector concepts from Chapter 1 to energy transfer.

Lesson 2 • Kinetic and Potential Energy

Derives kinetic energy from the work-energy theorem and defines gravitational and elastic potential energy. Establishes the forms of mechanical energy.

Lesson 3 • Work Done by Non-Conservative Forces

Extends energy methods to systems with friction and air resistance. Quantifies energy dissipated as thermal energy.

Lesson 4 • Power and Efficiency

Defines power as the rate of energy transfer and evaluates efficiency of real machines. Applies energy concepts to engineering and everyday contexts.

Lesson 1 • Two-Dimensional Collision Analysis

Extends momentum conservation to collisions in a plane using vector components. Requires mastery of 2D vector decomposition from Chapter 1.

Lesson 2 • Elastic and Inelastic Collisions

Classifies collisions by kinetic energy conservation and solves for post-collision velocities. Applies both momentum and energy conservation simultaneously.

Lesson 3 • Conservation of Linear Momentum

States and applies the law of conservation of momentum to isolated systems. Provides the analytical framework for all collision problems.

Lesson 1 • Angular Kinematics

Defines angular displacement, velocity, and acceleration and derives rotational kinematic equations. Mirrors the structure of Chapter 2 for rotational contexts.

Lesson 2 • Moment of Inertia

Introduces moment of inertia as the rotational analog of mass and calculates it for common shapes. Determines how mass distribution affects rotational response.

Lesson 3 • Newton's Second Law for Rotation

Applies τ = Iα to solve rotational dynamics problems. Unifies translational and rotational Newton's law approaches.

Lesson 4 • Angular Momentum and Its Conservation

Defines angular momentum and applies its conservation to isolated rotating systems. Explains phenomena such as spinning figure skaters and gyroscopes.

Lesson 1 • Superposition, Interference, and Standing Waves

Applies the superposition principle to produce constructive and destructive interference patterns. Derives standing wave conditions for strings and pipes.

Lesson 2 • Reflection, Refraction, and Snell's Law

Applies the laws of reflection and refraction to light at boundaries between media. Introduces index of refraction and total internal reflection.

Lesson 3 • Geometric Optics: Mirrors and Lenses

Uses ray diagrams and mirror/lens equations to locate images formed by curved surfaces. Applies sign conventions to predict image type and magnification.

Lesson 4 • Wave Properties and Classification

Defines amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and wave speed and distinguishes transverse from longitudinal waves. Establishes vocabulary for all wave analysis.

Lesson 1 • DC Circuit Analysis

Applies Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's rules to analyze series and parallel resistor networks. Enables calculation of current, voltage, and power in DC circuits.

Lesson 2 • Capacitors and Stored Energy

Defines capacitance and calculates energy stored in capacitor configurations. Extends circuit analysis to include capacitive elements.

Lesson 3 • Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law

Defines electric charge, quantization, and conservation, then applies Coulomb's law to point charges. Establishes the electrostatic force as analogous to gravity.

Lesson 4 • Magnetic Forces and Electromagnetic Induction

Applies the magnetic force law to moving charges and current-carrying conductors, then introduces Faraday's law of induction. Connects electricity and magnetism as unified phenomena.