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What does Einstein's theory of general relativity describe?

  • Gravity as a curvature of spacetime (correct)
  • The relationship between energy and mass
  • Time dilation at constant velocities
  • The behavior of particles at atomic levels

    • Which of the following is a key concept in quantum mechanics?

  • Gravitational waves
  • Relativistic mass
  • Wave-particle duality (correct)
  • Newtonian mechanics

    • What does atomic physics primarily focus on?

  • Nuclear reactions and decay
  • The behavior of subatomic particles
  • The theory of relativity
  • The structure and properties of atoms (correct)

    • Which model of the atom was developed by Niels Bohr?

    <p>Planetary model (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of nuclear radiation involves the emission of a helium nucleus?

    <p>Alpha radiation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Newton's first law state?

    <p>An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed?

    <p>First Law of Thermodynamics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle behind Coulomb's law?

    <p>It describes the force between electric charges. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the process of refraction?

    <p>Light bends as it passes from one medium to another. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Newton's second law, what is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

    <p>Force is directly proportional to mass and acceleration (F=ma). (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key concept describes the spreading of light waves around obstacles?

    <p>Diffraction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the second law of thermodynamics state about entropy?

    <p>Total entropy of an isolated system can never decrease. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept is essential for understanding how electric and magnetic fields interact?

    <p>Maxwell's equations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Special Relativity

    Einstein's theory explaining the relationship between space and time at constant velocities.

    General Relativity

    Einstein's theory that describes gravity as the curvature of spacetime.

    Wave-Particle Duality

    A key concept in quantum mechanics where particles exhibit both wave and particle properties.

    Radioactivity

    The process by which unstable atomic nuclei lose energy by emitting radiation.

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    Nuclear Fission

    The process of splitting an atomic nucleus into smaller parts, releasing energy.

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    Newton's First Law

    An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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    Newton's Second Law

    The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force and inversely proportional to its mass (F=ma).

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    Newton's Third Law

    For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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    First Law of Thermodynamics

    Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or changed from one form to another.

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    Second Law of Thermodynamics

    The total entropy of an isolated system can never decrease over time.

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    Coulomb's Law

    Describes the force between electric charges.

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    Reflection

    The bouncing of light off a surface.

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    Refraction

    The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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    Study Notes

    Classical Mechanics

    • Classical mechanics describes the motion of macroscopic objects.
    • It uses Newton's laws of motion and conservation principles (momentum, energy, angular momentum).
    • Key concepts include velocity, acceleration, force, mass, inertia, momentum, energy, work, power, and potential energy.
    • Newton's first law states that an object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
    • Newton's second law states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. (F=ma)
    • Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

    Thermodynamics

    • Thermodynamics deals with heat, work, and temperature.
    • Key laws include the zeroth, first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics.
    • The zeroth law defines thermal equilibrium.
    • The first law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or changed from one form to another. (ΔU = Q - W)
    • The second law states that the total entropy of an isolated system can never decrease over time.
    • The third law states that the entropy of a system approaches a constant value as the temperature approaches absolute zero.

    Electromagnetism

    • Electromagnetism deals with electric and magnetic forces.
    • Key concepts include electric charges, electric fields, magnetic fields, electric current, and electromagnetic waves.
    • Coulomb's law describes the force between electric charges.
    • Ampere's law describes the magnetic field created by electric currents.
    • Faraday's law describes the induced electromotive force in a conductor due to a changing magnetic field. This is the basis for many electrical devices.
    • Maxwell's equations unify the laws of electricity and magnetism, describing how electric and magnetic fields are generated and interact.

    Optics

    • Optics deals with light and its behavior.
    • Key concepts include reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, and polarization.
    • Reflection is the bouncing of light off a surface.
    • Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.
    • Interference is the superposition of two or more light waves.
    • Diffraction is the spreading of light waves as they pass through an aperture or around an obstacle.
    • Polarization is the restriction of light waves to a particular plane of oscillation.

    Modern Physics

    • Modern physics includes relativity and quantum mechanics.
    • Einstein's theory of special relativity describes the relationship between space and time in the context of constant velocities.
    • Einstein's theory of general relativity describes gravity as a curvature of spacetime.
    • Quantum mechanics describes the behavior of matter at the atomic and subatomic level.
    • Key concepts in quantum mechanics include wave-particle duality, quantization, and uncertainty principle.

    Atomic and Nuclear Physics

    • Atomic physics deals with the structure and properties of atoms.
    • Nuclear physics deals with the structure and properties of atomic nuclei.
    • Models of the atom, including Bohr model, and quantum mechanical models.
    • Concepts include isotopes, radioactivity (alpha, beta, gamma), nuclear reactions, and fission/fusion.

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