Basic Physics

• Motion
  
• Gravitation
  
• Phases of Matter
  
• Temperature and Heat
  
• Fluid Mechanics
  
• Thermal Properties of Matter
  
• Electric Charges and Electric Fields
  
• Electromagnetic Waves
  
• Light and Visibility

What are the learning objectives for this module?
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to do the following:

1. Describe motion in one, two, and three dimensions.
2. Describe how applied force leads to straight line and rotational motion.
3. Solve for the gravitational force between two masses.
4. Describe the graviational field near the surface of the Earth, and what paths objects follow in it.
5. Describe the thermal properties of matter.
6. Solve for the amount of heat required to change the thermal state of matter.
7. Describe the bulk properties and motion of fluids.
8. Describe the electrostatic properties of matter.
9. Solve for and the electric field due to a single charge or multiple charges.
10. Describe how a scalar potential can be used to describe the vector electric field.
11. Describe how moving charges create electromagnetic waves.
12. Describe the different types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light.

What should I already know?
Prior to taking this module, you should have a basic foundation of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and atmospheric sciences

• OS411A, module 1: Basic Math
  
• OS411A, module 2: Basic Chemistry
  

Do I need to do this module?

Answer these five questions to test your knowledege the material in this module. A score of 80% or better indicates you have sufficient mastery of the information in this module!