Mechanics through thermodynamics — the physics of things you can see.
The first half of a complete pre-university physics education, built from first principles rather than from formulas.
Kinematics, Newton's laws, energy, momentum, rotation, oscillation, gravitation and thermodynamics. Everything here concerns objects large enough to watch, which makes it the right place to learn what physics actually does before meeting the parts you cannot see.
What you need before starting: Light prior knowledge, not concept-zero. Every programme is built to be entered without prior exposure to the specific subject.
Every rule is derived rather than issued. The programme is designed to be entered without prior exposure to the subject — light prior knowledge, not concept-zero.
TopicsScientific method, units, position, displacement, velocity, distance vs displacement
TopicsInstantaneous acceleration, x-t and v-t graphs, SUVAT derivation, free-fall
TopicsScalar vs vector, vector addition, unit vectors, decomposing 2D motion, relative velocity
TopicsHorizontal and vertical components, range, maximum height, time of flight, launch angle
TopicsRelative velocity 1D/2D, Galilean transformations, river-crossing problems
TopicsMixed kinematics, graphical analysis, dimensional analysis, exam-style problems
TopicsForce, inertial frames, F = ma, action-reaction, free-body diagrams
TopicsGravity, normal force, tension, static/kinetic friction, multi-body systems
TopicsUniform circular motion, centripetal acceleration a = v²/r, banked curves
TopicsInclined planes with friction, pulley systems, tension problems
TopicsComplex force scenarios, circular motion, integration with kinematics
TopicsW = F·d·cosθ, work-energy theorem, KE = ½mv², power P = Fv
TopicsGravitational PE, elastic PE, conservative vs non-conservative forces
TopicsTotal ME, when it's conserved, energy bar charts, spring-mass systems
TopicsWork by friction, heat as energy, efficiency η, real-world losses
TopicsMulti-step energy problems, optimisation using energy, capstone problems
Topicsp = mv, J = FΔt, Newton's 2nd law in momentum form, conservation
TopicsKE conservation, 1D and 2D elastic collisions, special cases
TopicsPerfectly inelastic, ballistic pendulum, energy lost, centre of mass
TopicsInternal vs external forces, reverse collisions, rocket motion, thrust
TopicsComplex collision scenarios, multi-body systems, capstone problems
TopicsAngular displacement/velocity/acceleration, SUVAT analogues, torque
TopicsI = Σmr², parallel-axis theorem, τ = Iα, pulleys with mass
TopicsL = Iω, conservation of angular momentum, precession
TopicsRolling constraint v = rω, KE of rolling, racing shapes down incline
TopicsCombined translational-rotational, coupled systems, capstone problems
TopicsF = −kx, x(t) = A cos(ωt+φ), pendulums, Newton's law of gravitation, escape velocity
TopicsGravitational field, circular/elliptical orbits, Kepler's laws, geostationary satellites
TopicsTemperature scales, thermal expansion, conduction/convection/radiation, Q = mcΔT, latent heat
TopicsPV = nRT, kinetic theory, first/second law, entropy, heat engines, Carnot efficiency
Every session includes a problem set with full written solutions. Progress tracking and individual feedback throughout, and a conversational programme textbook written for the course.
A group opens when four students are ready.