Comprehensive physics course covering fundamental concepts from kinematics through fluid dynamics. Designed for high school and lower-division undergraduate students, this course focuses on building genuine understanding and effective study strategies.
This course consists of 12 chapters organized progressively, building from basic concepts to complex applications:
- Introduction to Physics
- Physical Quantities and Units
- Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures
- Approximation
- Displacement
- Vectors, Scalars, and Coordinate Systems
- Time, Velocity, and Speed
- Acceleration
- Motion Equations for Constant Acceleration
- Problem-Solving Basics
- Falling Objects
- Graphical Analysis of Motion
- Introduction to Kinematics in Two Dimensions
- Vector Addition and Subtraction (Graphical Methods)
- Vector Addition and Subtraction (Analytical Methods)
- Projectile Motion
- Addition of Velocities
- Development of Force Concept
- Newton's First Law of Motion: Inertia
- Newton's Second Law of Motion
- Newton's Third Law of Motion
- Normal, Tension, and Other Forces
- Problem-Solving Strategies
- Further Applications of Newton's Laws
- The Four Basic Forces (Extended Topic)
- Friction
- Drag Forces
- Elasticity: Stress and Strain
- Rotation Angle and Angular Velocity
- Centripetal Acceleration
- Centripetal Force
- Fictitious Forces and Non-inertial Frames
- Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation
- Satellites and Kepler's Laws
- Work: The Scientific Definition
- Kinetic Energy and the Work-Energy Theorem
- Gravitational Potential Energy
- Conservative Forces and Potential Energy
- Nonconservative Forces
- Conservation of Energy
- Power
- Work, Energy, and Power in Humans
- World Energy Use
- Linear Momentum and Force
- Impulse
- Conservation of Momentum
- Elastic Collisions in One Dimension
- Inelastic Collisions in One Dimension
- Collisions of Point Masses in Two Dimensions
- Introduction to Rocket Propulsion
- The First Condition for Equilibrium
- The Second Condition for Equilibrium (Torque)
- Stability
- Applications of Statics
- Simple Machines
- Forces and Torques in Muscles and Joints
- Angular Acceleration
- Kinematics of Rotational Motion
- Dynamics of Rotational Motion: Rotational Inertia
- Rotational Kinetic Energy: Work and Energy Revisited
- Angular Momentum and Its Conservation
- Collisions of Extended Bodies in Two Dimensions
- Gyroscopic Effects: Vector Aspects of Angular Momentum
- What Is a Fluid?
- Density
- Pressure
- Variation of Pressure with Depth in a Fluid
- Pascal's Principle
- Gauge Pressure, Absolute Pressure, and Pressure Measurement
- Archimedes' Principle
- Cohesion and Adhesion in Liquids: Surface Tension and Capillary Action
- Pressures in the Body
- Flow Rate and Its Relation to Velocity
- Bernoulli's Equation
- The Most General Applications of Bernoulli's Equation
- Viscosity and Laminar Flow; Poiseuille's Law
- The Onset of Turbulence
- Motion of an Object in a Viscous Fluid
- Molecular Transport Phenomena: Diffusion, Osmosis, and Related Processes
Each chapter includes:
- Video Lectures: Conceptual explanations with visual demonstrations
- Study Guides: Chapter summaries and key concepts
- Start with Chapter 1 to establish foundational concepts
- Watch the video lectures for each section
- Read the study guides to reinforce key ideas
- Focus on understanding the "why" behind concepts, not just memorizing the "what"
This course emphasizes:
- Building conceptual understanding
- Developing problem-solving skills
- Connecting physics to real-world applications
- Mastering effective study strategies
- Basic algebra and trigonometry
- Familiarity with coordinate systems
- Comfort with scientific notation
This course is built on materials from:
- College Physics for AP® Courses 2e by OpenStax (Rice University)
- Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
- Access free materials at https://openstax.org
This project is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
Source materials based on OpenStax College Physics for AP® Courses 2e. Access for free at https://openstax.org.
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Last updated: 2026
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Last updated: 2026