Introductory Physics Tutorials: A Directory

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This thread organizes various tutorials for Introductory Physics, covering both algebra-based and calculus-based General Physics courses. It includes resources for General Physics I, focusing on topics such as motion, thermodynamics, and laws of motion, with links to detailed tutorials by Dr. Donald Luttermoser. General Physics II tutorials address electricity, magnetism, optics, and waves, also authored by Dr. Luttermoser. Additionally, member-authored tutorials on classical mechanics and motion are highlighted. The thread serves as a comprehensive resource for students seeking to enhance their understanding of foundational physics concepts.
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This thread is here to organize the many tutorials we have for Introductory Physics, which we take to be any and all General Physics courses that are either algebra based or calculus based.

This thread will grow as the number of tutorials grows.
 
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General Physics I: Motion and Heat

General Physics I
by Dr. Donald Luttermoser of East Tennessee State University

I Introduction
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=95527
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=95426
IV Motion in Two Dimensions
V The Laws of Motion (aka Newton's Laws of Motion)
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=95433
VII Linear Momentum and Collisions
VIII Circular Motion
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=95436
X Rotational Equilibrium and Rotational Dynamics
XI Solids and Fluids
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=95437
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=95434
XIV Thermodynamics

The complete series, along with problem sets, can be found http://www.etsu.edu/physics/lutter/courses/phys2010/index.htm
 
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General Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics

General Physics II
by Dr. Donald Luttermoser of East Tennessee State University

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=95446
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=95447
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=95449
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=95448
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=95450
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=95539
VII Vibrations and Waves
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=95453
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=95451
X Interactions of Photons with Matter
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=95454
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=95455
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=95456

The complete series, along with problem sets, can be found http://www.etsu.edu/physics/lutter/courses/phys2020/index.htm.
 
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