Explore Newton's Laws of Motion in this comprehensive lecture from Yale University's Fundamentals of Physics course. Begin with a review of vectors before delving into the First Law of inertia and inertial frames. Examine the Second Law (F = ma) and its relationship to various forces, understanding measurements as conventions. Investigate the nature of forces and their connection to the Second Law. Learn about the Third Law of equal and opposite action and reaction. Conclude with a discussion on weightlessness. Gain a solid foundation in classical mechanics through clear explanations and examples provided by Professor Shankar over the course of 68 minutes.
Newton's Laws of Motion - Fundamentals of Physics
Overview
Syllabus
- Chapter 1. Review of Vectors.
- Chapter 2. Introduction to Newton's Laws of Motion, 1st Law and Inertial Frames.
- Chapter 3. Second Law and Measurements as conventions.
- Chapter 4. Nature of Forces and Their Relationship to Second Law.
- Chapter 5. Newton's Third Law.
- Chapter 6. Weightlessness.
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