Classical Physics

An algebra-based introduction to physics
What you'll learn
Understand the 2 primary system of units and how to use dimensional analysis to convert between them.
Learn the concept of vectors in a 2-dimensional plane and how to combine them to obtain their resultant vector.
Introduce Newton's laws and apply them.
Learn how to represent a physical force study in a free body diagram.
Learn how to identify if a force study is in static equilibrium, and how to solve for unknown forces or reactions.
Learn the difference in static and kinetic coefficient of friction and how to solve problems containing the coefficient of friction.
Learn how to solve for forces that contain springs.
Requirements
Algebra, Geometry
Description
The mission for this course is to prepare a student to take an introductory college physics course or high school AP level course to where they feel completely comfortable with all of the subject matter that will be covered.  Some of the topics covered in this course are as follows:
· Unit Systems
· Dimensional Analysis
· Vectors and Scalars
· Newton's Laws
· Free Body Diagrams
· Static Equilibrium
· Friction
· Spring Concepts
We begin with the fundamental foundation of the English and SI units, then dive right into unit conversion problems using dimensional analysis.  We then introduce the different methods of finding resultant vectors and how to apply them to different properties such as force or velocity. 
Newton's laws are introduced and explained by using physical examples.  An introduction to free body diagrams leads into static equilibrium and the influences of the net force on an object.  The last two concepts covered are the effects of friction and calculations surrounding springs. 
The concepts are introduced with basic theory and then we dive deeper using applicable examples. Each lecture should be followed along with pen and paper in hand. This course is designed with the expectation that the student will follow along in the examples. An even more beneficial method for the course is to pause the videos before solutions are explained and try to solve them for yourself.
Prerequisites should include algebra and geometry.  If a student has gained proficiency in each of these areas, this course should prove interesting as well as challenging, but completely accomplishable without overwhelming them with new mathematical concepts.

Who this course is for:
Beginner level student wanting to have an introduction in algebra-based physics, or someone who wants to brush up on forgotten concepts.

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