Physics

Physics, by definition, is the science dealing with the properties and interactions of matter and energy. In these next few pages, many of the concepts that one would learn in an introductory high school physics class will be introduced and explained in the hopes that with these tools, you will gain a better understanding of this subject.

To continue, click on one of the underlined areas of interest and you will be taken to a detailed description of it with some sample problems at the end for you to work.

Vectors

Vectors Lesson 1 - Horizontal & Vertical Vectors
Vectors Lesson 2 - Adding Vectors of Various Angles
Vectors Lesson 3 - i, j, k notation

Horizontal Motion

Horizontal Motion Lesson 1 - Constant Velocity
Horizontal Motion Lesson 2 - Acceleration
Horizontal Motion Lesson 3 - Substitution Equations

Vertical Motion

Vertical Motion Lesson 1 - Dropped Objects
Vertical Motion Lesson 2 - Thrown Objects
Vertical Motion Lesson 3 - Horizontal and Vertical Motion

Projectile Motion

Projectile Motion Lesson 1 - Horizontal Projectile Motion
Projectile Motion Lesson 2 - Angled Projectile Motion
Projectile Motion Lesson 3 - Bi-Level Projectile Motion

Rotational Motion

Rotational Motion Lesson 1 - The Basics
Rotational Motion Lesson 2 - Angular Velocity
Rotational Motion Lesson 3 - Angular Acceleration

Fundamental Forces

Fundamental Forces Lesson 1 - Gravitational Force
Fundamental Forces Lesson 2 - Electrical Force
Fundamental Forces Lesson 3 - Magnetic Force

Forces & Friction

Forces & Friction Lesson 1 - Force Basics
Forces & Friction Lesson 2 - Friction on a Flat Surface
Forces & Friction Lesson 3 - Friction on a Slanted Surface

Newton's Laws of Motion

Newton's Laws of Motion Lesson 1 - First Law
Newton's Laws of Motion Lesson 2 - Second Law
Newton's Laws of Motion Lesson 3 - Third Law

Centrifugal and Centripetal Force

Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces Lesson 1 -The Basics
Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces Lesson 2 - A Sample Problem

Momentum and Impulse

Momentum and Impulse Lesson 1 - Linear Momentum
Momentum and Impulse Lesson 2 - Impulse
Momentum and Impulse Lesson 3 - Angular Momentum

Work, Energy & Power

Work, Energy & Power Lesson 2 - Work and Energy
Work, Energy & Power Lesson 2 - Power

Sample Problems
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