Forces and Motion

A force can be defined as a push or pull that causes an object to start or stop moving, speed up or slow down, change direction, or change shape. Based on this definition, it is obvious that forces and motion are closely linked. This online interactive course discusses Newton’s three laws of motion, including how they provide a basis for understanding forces and motions in process systems. It also explains the fundamental forces of gravity and electromagnetism, and some circumstantial forces that are more apparent, including friction force, centripetal force, and buoyant force.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the relationship between force and motion
  • Define the terms speed, velocity, acceleration, and inertia
  • Identify Newton’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Laws of Motion
  • Describe the following types of force: gravity, magnetic, electric, friction, centripetal, and buoyant

Specs

Course Level Fundamental
Languages English
Compatibility Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

Joelle Scheldorf

Author

Joelle is a Chemical Engineer with a BS from the University of Washington and an MS from the University of Idaho. She worked as a Process Engineer at an integrated pulp and paper mill, an Instructor at the University of Washington, and a WinGEMS Simulation Software Engineer and Trainer before joining Convergence Training in 2006.

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