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Introduction to Physics

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Sophia Learning’s Introduction to Physics course introduces the core ideas that explain how the physical world works, with an emphasis on everyday phenomena and real-world applications.

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Assignments & grading

This is a pass/fail course. You must complete 18 Challenges (formative assessments) and 7 Milestones (summative assessments) with an overall score of 70% or better.

Learning outcomes

<p>At the end of the course, you will be able to: </p> <ol><li> Identify the fundamental principles that govern motion, forces, and interactions in physical systems.</li><li>Interpret how energy and momentum are conserved and transferred in physical systems.</li><li>Identify the structure and behavior of atoms, molecules, and states of matter under various physical conditions.</li><li>Identify electric and magnetic phenomena, including charge, fields, circuits, and induction.</li><li>Classify the basic properties and interactions of waves, sound, and light with matter.</li><li>Recognize foundational concepts in quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, particle physics, and relativity.</li></ol> <ol></ol>

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Introduction to Physics