Everyday Physics: How the World Around You Works

Learn the core principles of physics through the lens of everyday objects, giving you a practical understanding of how the physical world operates.

4.8 (3,077) ⏱ 1h 19m 📚 7 lessons

About this course

Have you ever wondered why heavy steel ships float, how your microwave heats food, or what makes touchscreens responsive? Physics is not just about abstract formulas; it is the fundamental manual for the universe we interact with every day. This course demystifies physics by exploring the science behind common household items and modern technologies. You will transition from simply observing the world to deeply understanding the physical forces, energy transfers, and mechanical principles that govern our daily lives. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational laws of motion, force, and gravity using everyday transportation and sports as examples. - Explain the behavior of fluids, pressure, and buoyancy through common objects like airplanes and plumbing. - Analyze heat transfer, thermodynamics, and energy conservation in household appliances and climate systems. - Explore electromagnetism, circuits, and light to understand how modern electronics, LEDs, and touchscreens function. - Practice solving conceptual physics problems and interpreting physical phenomena using clear, written explanations. The course starts with foundational definitions of motion and force before moving into fluids, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism. You will read intuitive explanations and work through practical scenarios that connect theory directly to real-world objects. This course is designed for curious beginners, students, or professionals seeking a conceptual foundation in physics with absolutely no prior background in science or advanced mathematics required. Read through the fundamental concepts today and start seeing the world through the lens of physics.

What you'll get

  • 📜 Certificate of completion
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  • 📱 Phone or computer
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  • Short & focused
    1h 19m of practical content

Reviews (5)

Cian Ryan IE Verified learner
★ 4 · 2026-01-06T17:56:03+00:00

Thoroughly enjoyed this course. The way the information was presented was excellent, and the practical applications were highlighted effectively. Great job!

خالد بن محمد بن عبدالله آل ثاني QA Verified learner
★ 4 · 2025-09-23T01:49:03+00:00

Honestly, I expected more practical application. It was very theoretical, and the examples didn't quite bridge the gap for me.

渡辺 颯太 JP
★ 4 · 2025-04-13T06:42:03+00:00

It was a pretty good course overall. Some parts moved a little fast for me, but the examples were generally helpful. Worth the time investment.

Ganiyat Osho NG Verified learner
★ 2 · 2025-02-01T17:32:03+00:00

The course covers the basics, but I'm not sure how applicable it is for real-world scenarios. Needed more practical depth.

حصة بنت عبد الله SA Verified learner
★ 2 · 2024-12-07T03:30:03+00:00

The examples weren't always directly applicable to what was being taught. A bit confusing tbh.

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