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PHYS 10 - Lecture 15 - Intermission I: Mechanics Overview and Course Roadmap

In *Lecture 15* of this *Physics 10 (Conceptual Physics) in 30 Lectures* series, we take a brief *intermission* to tie together the mechanics-heavy first half of the course. The focus is on the big ideas that keep repeating across kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, rotation, and fluids: *models**, **conservation laws**, and explaining physics clearly in everyday language (not just “plug-and-chug” formulas). We work through **Unit 1* and *Unit 2* essay-style prompts to practice describing key concepts, making predictions, and justifying ideas with examples and diagrams. We then give a *mechanics overview* that connects the “chapters” into one coherent story—tracking motion directly, understanding the *forces* that cause changes, and using conserved quantities like *energy* and *momentum* to simplify reasoning. Finally, we preview the course roadmap as we transition from mechanics into broader “law-based” domains, setting the stage for *thermal physics**, **electricity & magnetism**, **waves/light**, and later **modern physics* topics like *quantum mechanics* and **special relativity**. Topics in this lecture: • Unit 1 essay questions: practicing clear explanations of core ideas and vocabulary • Unit 2 essay questions: extending those explanations to energy, momentum, rotation, and fluids • Mechanics overview: the big themes that connect motion, forces, energy, and momentum • Preview of what’s next: how the course shifts from mechanics into broader classical + modern topics Textbook (free, online on LibreTexts): https://coaphys.xyz/phys10book Recommended reading: Review Unit 1–2 materials as needed (this lecture is intended as a bridge week) ────────── Lecture 15 of 30-ish in "Physics 10 in 30 Lectures" 0:00:00 - Lecture 15 Intro 0:01:38 - Unit 1 Essay Questions 0:31:45 - Unit 2 Essay Questions 1:04:21 - Mechanics Overview 1:31:06 - Classical and Modern Physics Preview ──────────