About This Course

Study.com Physics I is a first-semester–style algebra/trigonometry-based mechanics course: measurements, dimensional analysis, vectors in one and two dimensions; kinematics with constant acceleration; Newton’s laws, free-body diagrams, friction, inclined planes, and circular motion; work and energy, kinetic and potential energy, conservative forces; linear momentum, collisions, and impulse; rotational kinematics and dynamics basics; equilibrium and elasticity introduction; gravitation (orbital intuition where covered); fluids and harmonic motion/waves previews as aligned with Physics I curricula. Video lessons, practice, and assessments match expectations for Physics 111–level coursework. Credit is earned through the College Accelerator plan; courses carry ACE and NCCRS recommendations. Always confirm prerequisites and transfer with your receiving institution.

General education & majors

Degree requirements differ by college and catalog year; always verify gen-ed rules and transfer credit with your advisor.

Often paired with a second-semester Physics II course (E&M, optics, modern topics); engineering and physics majors may require a calculus-based sequence instead — confirm your catalog.

What You'll Learn

  • Set up and solve kinematics and dynamics problems using vectors, diagrams, and consistent SI units.
  • Apply Newton’s laws to particles and rigid-body situations common in introductory mechanics.
  • Use work–energy and impulse–momentum frameworks to analyze collisions and energy transformations.
  • Explain rotational quantities and torques at the level expected in a first mechanics course.
  • Interpret graphs, symbolic solutions, and conceptual reasoning typical of Physics I assessments.

About Study.com

Study.com offers 220+ online college courses with ACE and NCCRS credit recommendations. College Accelerator plans include video lessons, quizzes, and proctored exams for transferable credit.

Accreditation: ACE- and NCCRS-recommended courses
Location: USA
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