Inclined Planes and Acceleration

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How would I exactly gain a basic understanding of all the basic physics topics and concepts? What materials could I use to increase my knowledge?
 
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Originally posted by itinerantphysicist
How would I exactly gain a basic understanding of all the basic physics topics and concepts? What materials could I use to increase my knowledge?

Pick up any introductory textbook and start reading, enroll in a Gen. Phys. course, or if those aren't options have a look through this website: Hyperphysics
 

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