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 real-world motion analysis and professional technical reporting.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This course provides a focused, practical pathway to mastering friction, free-body diagrams, and Newton’s First Law in everyday scenarios. You will learn to estimate forces, deceleration, and stopping distances, manage uncertainties, select realistic parameters, and develop skills in clear technical writing, structured reports, and concise reflections for presenting rigorous calculations confidently.
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Develop skills
- Master friction models by quickly applying static and kinetic coefficients with F = μN in real-world scenarios.
- Draw precise 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 clear assumptions and proper units.
- Produce concise, professional physics reports featuring thorough force analysis.
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