Physics I: Classical Mechanics with an Experimental Focus
As taught in: Fall 2002
Equipment set-up for the Falling Object Experiment. (Image by Prof. King and Dr. Dourmashkin.)
Instructors:
Prof. Kate Scholberg
Dr. Peter Dourmashkin
MIT Course Number:
8.01X / ESG.801X
Level:
Undergraduate
Course Features
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.
