Learning Objectives
After completing this module, you should be able to:
1. Identify dimensions of Mass and Force.
2. Convert force units in SI and U.S. Customary units.
3. Perform calculations with scalars and vectors.
Videos
Title: M2V1 – Dimensions of Mass and Force (Weight)
Summary: This video lecture contains an overview of dimensionality of force by application of Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion and derives force dimensions in SI and U.S. Customary units systems. dimensions vs. units, dimensional homogeneity, and unit ratios for unit conversion.
Learning Objectives: After watching this lecture, you will know how the units of force are derived from basic principles and how to successfully calculate force in SI and U.S. Customary units.
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Title: M2V2 –Vector Mathematics I
Summary: This video lecture contains a review of vector math, including definition of scalars and vectors, and explanation of common unit vectors applied in fluid mechanics.
Learning Objectives: After watching this lecture, you will know how to distinguish scalars and vectors, write a vector in correct notation and calculate vector dot product.
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Title: M2V3 – Vector Mathematics II
Summary: This video lecture contains a review of vector math, including how to solve for the magnitude and direction of a vector given the component of the vector.
Learning Objectives: After watching this lecture, you will know how to solve for the magnitude and direction of a vector if you are provided the components of the vector.
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