8.01X / ESG.801X Physics I: Classical Mechanics with an Experimental Focus, Fall 2002
Equipment set-up for the Falling Object Experiment. (Image by Prof. King and Dr. Dourmashkin.)
Highlights of this Course
This course features problem sets with solutions given in
assignments section, experiments in
labs section, and practice
exams.
Course Description
Physics I is a first-year physics course which introduces students to classical mechanics. This course has a hands-on focus, and approaches mechanics through take-home experiments. Topics include: kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, universal gravitation, statics, conservation laws, energy, work, momentum, and special relativity.