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Physics: Motion and Gravity
Learn about the main principles and concepts of motion and gravity in this free online physics course.
Description
This free online physics course starts off looking at motion. You will study normal reaction and Newton’s Third Law of Motion as well as looking at friction and air resistance. You will then move on to study constant and vertical circular motion and explore calculations with projectile motion. The course then moves on to look at momentum and impulse, as well as elastic potential energy.
The course then gives an introduction to gravity, discussing weightlessness and how to calculate apparent weight. You will also look into gravitational force and acceleration due to gravity before moving on to look at structures and materials. Here you will study compressive and tensile forces and look at rules for analysing structures as well as Young’s Modulus. Finally, you will move on to explore the wave-like nature of light as well as emission and absorption spectra.
Proficiency in science is a skill that opens up exciting and high-paying jobs and careers around the world. All of this starts with an understanding of the basics and this physics certificate puts you on the path to learning and opens up a wide world of further study and work. By the end of the course, you will have increased your knowledge set, learned something really interesting, and possibly kickstarted a great career.
Start Course NowModules
Motion and Gravity
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Motion and Gravity - Learning Outcomes
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Motion Normal Reaction
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Motion Constant and Vertical Circular Motion
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Motion Momentum and Impulse
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Introduction to Gravity
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Structures and Materials
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The Wave-Like Nature of Light
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Emission and Absorption Spectra
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Motion and Gravity - Lesson Summary
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
Having completed this course you will be able to:
Discuss motion and forces, Newton's law and its applications, friction, air resistance, and collision
Explain the concept of gravity, including calculating weight and acceleration
Describe energy transfer in space, torque, static equilibrium, and Hooke's laws and its limitations
Describe the working principles of kinetic and gravitational potential energy as well as the conservation of energy
Identify the principle behind circular and elliptical orbits in motion
Explain the wave nature of light as well as the emission and absorption spectra
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Certificate is:
Ideal for sharing with potential employers - include it in your CV, professional social media profiles and job applications
An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill and achieve high results
An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning
Alison offers 3 types of Certificates for completed Certificate courses:
Digital Certificate - a downloadable Certificate in PDF format, immediately available to you when you complete your purchase
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