About this Course
Study physics abroad in Europe -- virtually! Learn the basics of physics on location in Italy, the Netherlands and the UK, by answering some of the discipline's major questions from over the last 2000 years.
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Course Cost
Free
Timeline
Approx. 2 months
Skill Level
Beginner
Included in Course
Rich Learning Content
Interactive Quizzes
Taught by Industry Pros
Self-Paced Learning
Student Support Community
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Andy Brown
Instructor
What You Will Learn
Lesson 1: How can we measure the circumference of the Earth?
Basics of geometry and trigonometry
Lesson 2: How do objects move?
Data analysis and kinematics
Lesson 3: What causes motion?
Forces, acceleration, and Newton’s Laws
Lesson 4: How can we use motion?
Work, energy, and simple machines
Lesson 5: How can we determine our longitude at sea?
Simple harmonic motion
Lesson 6: What is electricity?
Charge and electric fields
Lesson 7: What is left to discover?
Modern physics and open questions
Prerequisites and Requirements
This course is suitable for anyone; a basic understanding of algebra is suggested.
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Why Take This Course
This unique class gives you the chance to see the sites where physics history was made and learn some of the subject's most captivating concepts.
What do I get?
- Instructor videos
- Learn by doing exercises
- Taught by industry professionals
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