The Mechanical Universe, Episode 1: Introduction to Physics
caltech · Course · YouTube title: Episode 1: Introduction - The Mechanical Universe
Why it's here
HN rates the series as one of the best physics lecture courses on YouTube, with an engaging format and historical context.
What it covers
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.