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In this unit you will learn what a force is and find out about different types of forces. This will allow you to identify forces at work in your everyday life and understand the effects of forces.

This section introduces you to the realm of physics, and discusses applications of physics in other disciplines of study. It also describes the methods by which science is done, and how scientists communicate their results to each other.

Physics is a branch of science. The word science comes from a Latin word that means having knowledge, and refers the knowledge of how the physical world operates, based on objective evidence determined through observation and experimentation. A key requirement of any scientific explanation of a natural phenomenon is that it must be testable; one must be able to devise and conduct an experimental investigation that either supports or refutes the explanation. It is important to note that some questions fall outside the realm of science precisely because they deal with phenomena that are not scientifically testable. This need for objective evidence helps define the investigative process scientists follow, which will be described later in this chapter.

This video explains what polygons are.

Write and solve vertical addition problems with whole numbers.

Write and solve vertical division problems with whole numbers.

Write and solve vertical multiplication problems with whole numbers. 

Write and solve vertical subtraction problems with whole numbers.

Part 1: What whole numbers are and how to express them on the number line
Part 2: How to compare whole numbers and how to find the successor and predecessor
Part 3: Common misconceptions about whole numbers
 

What order do you put your brackets in when performing operations on whole numbers? BODMAS: Brackets of division, multiplication, addition and subtraction.

An exploration of how the area under a force vs. position graph equals the work done by the force and solves some sample problems.