The world around us has an astonishing variety of phenomenon. Science /Physics gives us a chance to take a closer look and try to understand these. We have evidence to support the work done since ancient times by thinkers, philosophers and scientists. They tried to unravel the mysteries around us. The excitement of learning, to do systematic scientific work is the root of this course. You will learn methods of measurement-including universally accepted norms. Kinematics, that helps us to describe any motion and dynamics which helps us to identify the causes of motion. Some energy is required to move things and we will define these in scientific terminology in a way that communication about physics to others is easy. In this course we will learn about different ways bodies move vis motion in a straight line, in a plane. You will also learn about system of particles, rigid body rotation and extend it to explore gravitation. We have to first understand the basics, therefore in times when scientific skills are far advanced as compared to what they were many years ago, we will still revisit those ideas and study physical laws within limits. Understanding the fundamental rules of nature, help us to extend them to more complex situations in real life. Mathematics. is important for the physics course because it lends excitement to it We will first learn the physical concept and only then apply appropriate mathematics to it. we will use new mathematical operations like vector algebra, basic differentiation and integration, in physics, problems with numbers are called numerical, these lend excitement to the course. We will help you learn methods of solving these with ease by several examples throughout the course.This course has 6 unitsPhysical world and measurementKinematicsLaws of motionWork, Energy and PowerMotion of system of particles and rigid bodyGravitationThe aim and design of the course is to develop a deeper understanding of different concepts in Physics. As you work through the course you will find lecture videos, e-text, suggestions for problem solving methods, animations, practice questions, study guides. Assignments and Tests to keep track of your achievements. This course is divided into 41 modules for better understanding.
Overview
Syllabus
Unit No.
Module No.
Module Name
Unit 1 –
Physical World and Measurements
Module 1
Physics and its Scope
Module 2
Units and Measurements
Module 3
Errors in Measurements
Module 4
Dimensional Analysis
Extra Reading Materials
Unit 2 –
Kinematics
Module 5
Rest and Motion
Module 6
Distance and Displacement
Module 7
Speed and Velocity
Module 8
Accelerated Motion
Module 9
Solving Problems using Equations of Motion
Module 10
Vectors
Module 11
Projectile Motion
Module 12
Circular Motion
Module 13
Problems on Motion in two Dimensions
Module 14
Mathematical Tools For Solving Problems
Extra Reading Materials
Unit 3 –
Laws of Motion
Module 15
Newton’s First Law of Motion
Module 16
Newton’s Second Law of Motion
Module 17
Third Law of Motion
Module 18
Types of Forces
Module 19
Friction
Module 20
Circular Motion and Banking of Roads
Module 21
Solving Problems Using Newton’s Laws of Motion
Extra Reading Materials
Unit 4 –
Work, Energy and Power
Module 22
Work
Module 23
Kinetic Energy of Moving Bodies
Module 24
Conservative and Non-Conservative Forces and Potential Energy
Module 25
Spring and Force Constant
Module 26
Problem based on Work-Energy Theorem
Module 27
Collision
Module 28
Collision in Two Dimension
Extra Reading Materials
Unit 5 –
Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body
Module 29
Rigid Body Motion
Module 30
System of Particles
Module 31
Rotational Kinematics -Equation of Motion
Module 32
Moment of Inertia
Module 33
Torque
Module 34
Mechanical Equilibrium
Module 35
Angular Momentum
Module 36
Rolling Motion
Extra Reading Materials
Unit 6 –
Gravitations
Module 37
Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion
Module 38
Acceleration Due to Gravity
Module 39
Gravitational Field and Gravitational Potential
Module 40
Satellites and Their Launching
Module 41
Numerical Problems Based on Gravitation
Extra Reading Materials
Final Assessment
Taught by
Anuradha Mathur
