Week 1 Learning Materials
OpenStax – College Physics
Chapter 1:
Read the following sections:
- 1.1 | Physics: An Introduction
- 1.2 | Physical Quantities and Units
- 1.3 | Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures
- 1.4 | Approximation
Chapter 2:
Read the following sections:
Video Lectures
Treating Units Algebraically and Dimensional Analysis
Watch this video lecture to learn about how to treat units algebraically and perform dimensional analysis.
Unit Conversion Within the Metric System
Watch this video lecture to learn about unit conversion and the metric system.
Advanced Reading
A Brief History of Measurement
This advanced reading is optional but highly encouraged.
Sources:
College Physics by OpenStax. Retrieved from: https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics?Book%20details. Licensed under: CC-BY 4.0.
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Himbert, M. A brief history of measurement. Eur. Phys. J. Spec. Top. 172, 25–35 (2009). https://doi-org.baypath.idm.oclc.org/10.1140/epjst/e2009-01039-1