Principle of Inertia Course
Dive into Newton’s First Law through practical friction experiments, precise free-body diagrams, and effective order-of-magnitude estimates. Build strong physics intuition and communication abilities for accurate motion analysis and professional technical reports in everyday applications.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This course offers a practical guide to mastering friction, free-body diagrams, and Newton’s First Law in real-world scenarios. You'll learn to calculate forces, deceleration, and stopping distances, manage uncertainties, select appropriate parameters, and develop skills in technical writing, structured reports, and clear reflections for confident, evidence-based analysis.
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Develop skills
- Master friction models by quickly applying static and kinetic coefficients with F = μN in practical situations.
- Create accurate free-body diagrams identifying all forces in common systems.
- Calculate motion under friction to forecast deceleration, stopping time, and distance.
- Conduct rapid order-of-magnitude estimates using explicit assumptions and correct units.
- Produce clear, professional physics reports featuring detailed force calculations.
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