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High School Physics: Mechanics

Online
4-5 hours
Free

Course Content

This free online course describes the various standardized units of measurements, as well as the mechanics of motion. This course introduces you to the fundamental aspects of physics. Units of measurements are important because without standardized units, it would be extremely difficult for scientists to express and compare measured values in a meaningful way. You will learn about the importance of units of measurements and the study of motion.

Course Details

CollegeAlison
Course ID196243
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration4-5 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

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Career PathWhat You Will Learn In This Free Course
• Distinguish between fundamental and derived units
• Recall the SI units of measurement
• Label quantities with the appropriate units
• Discuss the importance of a system of units for physical meaning
• Distinguish between distance and displacement
• Describe motion in a straight line in terms of displacement, velocity, and acceleration/li>
• Identify the various types of acceleration
• Recall the graphical analysis of motion
• Explain the position-time graph
Course Code3710

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