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About the Course

Most of the phenomena in the world around you are, at the fundamental level, based on physics, and much of physics is based on mechanics. Mechanics begins by quantifying motion, and then explaining it in terms of forces, energy and momentum. This allows us to analyse the operation of many familiar phenomena around us, but also the mechanics of planets, stars and galaxies. This on-demand course is recommended for senior high school and beginning university students and anyone with a curiosity about basic physics. (The survey tells us that it's often used by science teachers, too.) The course uses rich multimedia tutorials to present the material: film clips of key experiments, animations and worked example problems, all with a friendly narrator. You'll do a range of interesting practice problems, and in an optional component, you will use your ingenuity to complete at-home experiments using simple, everyday materials. You will need some high-school mathematics: arithmetic, a little algebra, quadratic equations, and the sine, cosine and tangent functions from trigonometry. The course does not use calculus. However, we do provide a study aid introducing the calculus that would accompany this course if it were taught in a university. By studying mechanics in this course, you will understand with greater depth many of the wonders around you in everyday life, in technology and in the universe at large. Meanwhile, we think you'll have some fun, too....

Top reviews

RV

Jul 20, 2016

Great course. Good explanations and examples. The quizes and tests are not very easy sometimes, but they do you let think again. Very enjoyable! Just the course I was looking for a long time!

AS

Sep 13, 2023

Outstanding and Amazing Course ! Sometimes challenging also. Beautifully created and presented by Prof. Joe Wolfe ... !!

I am in love with you Professor.. You are simply a great teacher.

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By Sarah P

May 17, 2020

This course exceeded my expectations. Prof. Wolfe's manner of presentation and quick responses to student queries were exemplary. I hugely appreciate this opportunity. Thank you to all of the team involved in Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity - this course was a fantastic re-introduction to physics!

By Meetkumar P

Mar 20, 2017

This course is very helpful for the me..It gives me knowledge about mechanic system such as motion,force and gravity..Also this course is very helpful for my career enhancement..This course give me best knowledge about mechanic operations...so, i am thankful to UNSW Australia as well as coursera..

By Sanjeev S

Jul 28, 2020

Excellent course for the learners who are interested in physics and engineering. I really appreciate the effort made by the instructors to explain the concepts. There are also really engaging experiments done by the instructors to explain the concepts. Practice quizzes are also very good.

By ERESE , G M (

May 5, 2021

I love how this course caters to my needs, and improved me in the given topics developed by the course. I became more knowledgeable in the chosen course and I hope to apply what I learned in the future in my career.

By Keeran P

Apr 11, 2020

The course is challenging and made me think; it has deepened my understanding of physics and the world around me. It took me a long time to complete this course (over 40 hours), but I am glad I chose to take it.

By Ajit S

Sep 14, 2023

Outstanding and Amazing Course ! Sometimes challenging also. Beautifully created and presented by Prof. Joe Wolfe ... !!

I am in love with you Professor.. You are simply a great teacher.

By GATLABAYAN , A D (

Feb 5, 2021

This course is really great for aspiring physicists and engineers. This made me more interested in this this field and helped me in visualizing the inner workings of the universe.

By Yesid P

Feb 22, 2016

Sorprendente. Los contenidos se exponen de manera muy clara y completa, además, los tutores siempre están dispuestos a resolver las dudas que surjan.

By Johnson C

Jul 2, 2023

Very interesting and enging. Help alot with the subject content. Hope purchase the certificate and do advance course of the subject

By HERNANDEZ, M R (

Apr 17, 2020

Very informative course and the way the speakers voice out the lesson is not boring and it makes us more energetic to learn Phyiscs

By K.M M

Sep 2, 2021

Excellent course and also well-designed syllabus. Prof. Joe WolfeOpens in a new tab's way of demonstration for each and every concepts are awesome.

By Yaroslav K

Nov 30, 2022

Amazing course! The course is easy to understand but not simplified. Problems are complex and exciting.

Many thanks to Prof. Joe!

By Melikhan A

Feb 3, 2022

It was very original and informative course especially Professor Joe Wolfe was extraordinary and gorgeous scientist.

Thank you

By Khadija G

Jun 11, 2020

Best Course, Specially the quiz taking criteria is awsome, The concepts of significant figures is great.. Thanks

By Vinod P

Jun 9, 2020

Its a great course for beginner.The emphasis on significant figure was a good thing about this course

By Dherya V

Jan 3, 2021

such a nice course for those students who want to improve their mechanics so it is a good platform.

By andreas s

May 22, 2020

Professor Wolfe is amiable and engaging. The course is very interesting.

Great advert for UNSW.

By Paul D C

Feb 3, 2021

I like it learning this Physics subject in mechanics online without buying the expensive book.

By mirzamat d

Feb 21, 2021

I loved everyday life, challenging, interesting questions and the presenting of the course.

By Juan M S

Dec 21, 2016

EXCELENTE CURSO DE MECÁNICA. mUCHAS GRACIAS PROFESIOR. SOUTH WALES UNIVERSITY Y COURSERA,

By Tales R T C

Dec 16, 2016

Very fun and introduced in an intuitive manner, does not require advanced calculus!

By Gorka E

Jun 9, 2016

Excepcional. Sobresaliente en todos los aspectos. ¡Quién tuviera estos profesores!

By Jitka Š

Sep 3, 2017

Great but challenging course. Lots of practice excersises, which is very useful.

By Mohammad A

Oct 16, 2019

Nice material was presented. Ienjoyed it. Need more such coursers.

By Adiqa H

Jun 11, 2020

This course help me a lots for gain of knowledge and information