The study of the physical universe is approached by analyzing objects in motion. All physical quantities and laws that allow the geometric and causal description of the motion of bodies represented as a point are defined and analyzed.
Physics Fundamentals: Mechanics
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
The knowledge necessary to tackle the mechanics portion of a first-year physics course in any engineering program without difficulty.
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Assessments
33 assignments
Taught in English
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January 2026
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