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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics I: Relativity and Cosmology

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    172 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Science of Movement

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    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Flight mechanics - The basis

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    496 reviews

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

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    American Museum of Natural History

    The Solar System

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    University of Michigan

    The Basics of Rocket Science

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    44 reviews

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    Columbia University

    MOS Transistors

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    151 reviews

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    University of London

    How Computers Work

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    580 reviews

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    University of Alberta

    21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

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    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    200 reviews

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    Utrecht University

    Understanding child development: from synapse to society

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular how things work courses

  • Understanding Modern Physics I: Relativity and Cosmology: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • The Science of Movement: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Flight mechanics - The basis: ISAE-SUPAERO
  • Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • The Solar System: American Museum of Natural History
  • The Basics of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
  • MOS Transistors: Columbia University
  • How Computers Work: University of London
  • 21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?: University of Alberta
  • Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There: University of Michigan

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