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 analysis of motion in everyday situations and professional technical reports.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a practical guide to mastering friction, free-body diagrams, and Newton’s First Law in real-life scenarios. You will learn to calculate forces, deceleration, and stopping distances, manage uncertainties, select appropriate values, and develop skills in technical writing, structured reports, and clear reflections for confident presentation of calculations.
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Develop skills
- Master friction models by quickly applying static and kinetic coefficients with F = μN in practical scenarios.
- 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 clear assumptions and proper units.
- Produce concise, professional physics reports featuring detailed force analysis.
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