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Fundamentals of Physics

Author: Ramamurti Shankar
Subject: Science and Technology
Institution Name: Yale University
Collection: Open Yale Courses
Grade Level: Post-secondary

Abstract: This course provides a thorough introduction to the principles and methods of physics for students who have good preparation in physics and mathematics. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and quantitative reasoning. This course covers Newtonian mechanics, special relativity, gravitation, thermodynamics, and waves.

Course Type: Full Course
Languages: English
Material Types: Lecture Notes, Syllabi, Assessments, Audio Lectures, Video Lectures
Media Formats: Audio, Downloadable docs, Text/HTML, Video

Conditions of Use: Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0

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Bernoulli's Equation, Boltmann Constant, Carnot's Engine, Conservation of Energy, Conservation of Momentum, Dynamics, Entropy, Fluid Dynamics, Four-vector, Harmonic Motion, Inclined Planes, Kepler's Laws, Lorentz Transformation, Multiple-body System, Newton's Laws, Newtonian Mechanics, Parallel Axis Theorem, Relativity, Rigid Bodies, Rotations, Statics, Taylor Series, Thermodynamics, Torque, Vectors, Waves, Work Energy Theorem