An introduction to the most fundamental area of physics: the nature of motion, what affects it, and how it is measured. We examine Newton's laws, including the law of gravity, and how forces produce acceleration. The course also examines the nature of energy-potential and kinetic-and how it relates to motion and forces. We will concentrate on how to analyze physical situations and solve the basic equations of motion. This course is intended to help middle-school science teachers develop their understanding of the physics of motion.

Instructors

Charlie Camp
Lecturer, Continuing Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
ccamp@psych.umass.edu

Amy Johnson
Lecturer, Continuing Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
physicsa@hotmail.com

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