Physics without the math trauma

Physics without the math trauma is a free learning path on Breni. It runs to 6 courses. It starts at beginner level. You finish able to calculate speed and acceleration using real-world scenarios like driving or cycling. You finish able to identify how friction and inertia affect everyday objects in motion.

  • 6 courses
  • 0 learning objectives
  • Level: beginner
  • Language: English
  • Price: Free

What you will be able to do

  • Calculate speed and acceleration using real-world scenarios like driving or cycling.
  • Identify how friction and inertia affect everyday objects in motion.
  • Explain the invisible pull of gravity using objects falling or orbiting.
  • Trace how energy transforms from one form to another during daily activities.

Full curriculum

Part 1 · Motion and Speed

1. Why a rolling ball stops — making sense of speed and distance

I often misjudge how fast things are moving or stopping — I want to connect speed to actual distance and time in my daily commute.

2. Accelerating your intuition — understanding change in speed over time

I see sports cars brag about 0 to 60 times, but I want to actually feel what acceleration means in my bones.

Part 2 · Forces and Friction

3. The invisible push — how forces shape every movement

I push things all day like shopping carts and doors, but I want to understand the invisible forces driving that resistance.

4. Sliding and gripping — the hidden power of friction

I want to stop slipping on icy pavements and understand why car tires have tread patterns.

Part 3 · Gravity and Energy

5. What goes up — experiencing gravity beyond the textbook

I drop things and they hit the floor, but I want to grasp why gravity pulls everything with the exact same reliability.

6. Powering your day — the journey of energy transformation

I pay electric bills and eat food for fuel, but I want to see how energy flows seamlessly from motion to heat to light.

Questions about Physics without the math trauma

What will I be able to do after this Physics without the math trauma path?

Calculate speed and acceleration using real-world scenarios like driving or cycling. Identify how friction and inertia affect everyday objects in motion. Explain the invisible pull of gravity using objects falling or orbiting.

What does the Physics without the math trauma curriculum cover?

The path is 6 courses, starting with Why a rolling ball stops — making sense of speed and distance and ending with Powering your day — the journey of energy transformation. Each course is graded across 5 tiers, from Novice to Expert.

How long does the Physics without the math trauma path take?

About 6 courses at a steady pace, across 6 courses. It is self-paced, so you can go faster or slower.

Do I need experience before starting Physics without the math trauma?

The path is pitched at beginner level. The first course opens with: I often misjudge how fast things are moving or stopping — I want to connect speed to actual distance and time in my daily commute.

Is the Physics without the math trauma path free?

Yes. All 6 courses are free in the Breni app on Android and iOS, with no trial limit.

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