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Episode 1: Introduction - The Mechanical Universe

caltech · 503.2K views · 2016-12-19 · 28:47

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The first episode of Caltech's The Mechanical Universe, a 52-part introductory university physics series. David Goodstein introduces ideas from Copernicus to Newton, linking the physics of the heavens and the earth with computer animation.

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HN rates the series as one of the best physics lecture courses on YouTube, with an engaging format and historical context.

Recommended by 2 HN people across 2 months · HN mentions 2018–2024

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musewing · 2018-09 · Strong recommendation

Hands down best: David Goodstein, CalTech, the 'Mechanical Universe" physics series on YouTube. [VIDEO]

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musewing · 2018-09 · Strong recommendation

Hands down best: David Goodstein, CalTech, "The Mechanical Universe" physics series on YouTube. [VIDEO]

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meltyness · 2023-01 · Recommendation

Reading sucks; check out "The Mechanical Universe" [VIDEO] Basics of electricity start here: [LINK] It glosses briefly over the mathematical parts with advanced-for-the-time animations that may or may not be instructive.

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