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Topic	Name	Description
	Course Syllabus
	Course Map

Course Introduction

Course Syllabus

Course Map

Unit 1: Introduction to Physics

1.1: Scientific Theory, Law, and Models

1.2: Physical Quantities and Units

1.3: Converting S.I. and Customary U.S. Units

1.4: Uncertainty, Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures

1.5: Scientific Notation

Unit 1 Assessment

Unit 2: Kinematics in a Straight Line

2.1: Vectors, Scalars, and Coordinate Systems

2.2: Instantaneous and Average Values for Physical Quantities

2.3: Distance and Displacement

2.4: Speed and Velocity

2.5: Motion with Constant Acceleration

2.6: Falling Objects

2.7: Calculating the Kinematic Quantities of Objects in Constant Acceleration

2.8: Graphical Analysis

Unit 2 Assessment

Unit 3: Kinematics in Two Dimensions

3.1: Introduction to Kinematics in Two Dimensions using Vectors

3.2: Adding and Subtracting Vectors

3.3. Adding Vectors Analytically: Determining the Components, Magnitude, and Direction of a Vector

3.4: Projectile Motion and Trajectory

Unit 3 Assessment

Unit 4: Dynamics

4.1: Newton's First Law of Motion

4.2: Newton's Second Law of Motion

4.3: Free-Body Diagrams

4.4: Newton's Third Law of Motion

4.5: Solving Problems Using Newton's Second Law: Weight

4.6: Newton's Law of Gravity

4.7: Solving Problems Using Newton's Second Law: Normal Force

4.8: Solving Problems Using Newton's Second Law: Tension

4.9: Solving Problems Using Newton's Second Law: Friction

Unit 4 Assessment

Unit 5: Rotational Kinematics

5.1: Centripetal Force

5.2: Centripetal Force and the Universal Law of Gravitation

5.3: Angular Position, Velocity, and Acceleration

5.4: Kinematics of Rotational Motion

Unit 5 Assessment

Unit 6: Rotational Statics and Dynamics

6.1: Conditions for Equilibrium

6.2: Torque

6.3: Applications of Statics

Unit 6 Assessment

Unit 7: Work and Energy

7.1: Calculating Work and Force

7.2: Work, Potential Energy, and Linear Kinetic Energy

7.3: Conservative Forces and Potential Energy

7.4: Conservation of Energy

7.5: Rotational Kinetic Energy

7.6: Power

Unit 7 Assessment

Unit 8: Momentum and Collisions

8.1: Linear Momentum

8.2: Momentum and Newton's Second Law

8.3: Elastic, Inelastic, and Totally Inelastic Collisions

8.4: Solving Problems Involving Conservation of Linear Momentum in Collisions

8.5: Conservation of Angular Momentum

Unit 8 Assessment

Study Guide

Certificate Final Exam

Course Feedback Survey