Diploma in High School Physics

Physics is the natural science that studies matter, its motion and behavior through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force. It is one of the most fundamental scientific disciplines, and its main goal is to understand how the universe behaves. By the end of this online course, you will have a strong grasp of the concepts of mass, force, motion, and energy. Registration and completion are completely free.

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

The Mathematics of Physics

To start, this module introduces you to the basics of mathematics of physics. The module also analyzes the units of measurement as well as vector vs. scalars. You will also learn about the components of vectors and errors in measurements.

The Study of Motion

To start, this module introduces you to the basics of the study of motion. The module also analyzes the different types of acceleration and how to calculate it. You will also learn about the graphical analysis of motion and velocity-time graphs.

Newton’s Laws and Forces

To start, this module introduces you to Newton’s laws of motion and their applications. The module also discusses the coefficient of friction and motion in a plane. You will also learn about vertical motion and horizontal motion.

Uniform Circular Motion

To start, this module introduces you to Uniform Circular Motion and the laws of universal gravitation. The module also discusses Kepler’s laws of planetary motion and the factors that affect the period of a simple pendulum. You will also learn about impulse and the different types of collisions.

Work, Power and Energy

To start, this module introduces you to the work-energy theorem and the work done by a variable force. The module also discusses the law of conservation of mechanical energy with problems and conservation forces. You will also learn about the difference between conservative and non-conservative forces.

Electrostatics

To start, this module introduces you to electrostatics and Coulomb’s law/The electric force The module also discusses grounding, conservation, and quantization of charge. You will also learn about vertical motion and horizontal motion. You will also learn about work done to move a charge in an electric field and Milliken?s oil drop experiment.

Diploma in High School Physics – First Assessment

In order to pass this assessment, you will need to score 80 percent or above. Remember, if you do not achieve the required standard after the first attempt, you can re-take the assessment until a successful outcome is achieved.

Circuits and Resistors

To start, this module introduces you to circuits and currents. The module also discusses drawing schematic diagrams and Kirchoff’s law of voltage. You will also learn about the different types of circuits.; Module

Magnetic Forces

To start, this module introduces you to the concepts of Magnetism and Geomagnetism. The module also discusses Oersted?s laws and Faraday?s law of electromagnetic induction. You will also learn about the different types of generators and their advantages.

Mechanical Waves

To start, this module introduces you to the basics of mechanical and electromagnetic waves. The module also analyzes the different types, applications, and differences between waves. You will also learn about the differences between diffraction and interference.

Introduction to Light

To start, this module introduces you to the basics of light and reflections. The module also analyzes different laws that govern the ability of images to be formed by plane mirrors and the focal length of a mirror. You will also learn about spherical and chromatic aberration.

Modern Physics

To start, this module introduces you to the basics of modern physics. The module also analyzes the laws of conservation of mass and energy as well as the fundamental forces of nature. You will also learn about the drawbacks of the Rutherford model of an atom and the binding energy of a nucleus.

Diploma in High School Physics – Second Assessment

In order to pass this assessment, you will need to score 80 percent or above. Remember, if you do not achieve the required standard after the first attempt, you can re-take the assessment until a successful outcome is achieved.

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