Topic overview
Learn the foundations of Mechanics and Forces.
Mechanics is not a formula hunt. It starts by choosing a system, drawing what acts on it, defining directions, and using units and limiting cases to check the model.
Learning outcomes for Mechanics and Forces
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1
Describe motion with position, velocity, and acceleration
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2
Draw and interpret free-body diagrams
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3
Apply Newton laws with consistent signs and units
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4
Use energy or momentum when they simplify the system