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Classical mechanics describes the motion of macroscopic objects and is based on ______'s laws of motion.

Newton

Newton's second law states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net ______ acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.

force

Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and ______ reaction.

opposite

Thermodynamics deals with heat, work, and ______, and their relationship to energy and entropy.

<p>temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or ______ from one form to another.

<p>changed</p> Signup and view all the answers

The second law of thermodynamics states that the total ______ of an isolated system can only increase over time.

<p>entropy</p> Signup and view all the answers

The entropy of a perfect crystal approaches zero as the ______ approaches absolute zero, according to the third law of thermodynamics.

<p>temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ describes the forces between electrically charged particles and magnetic materials.

<p>Electromagnetism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electric forces are described by ______'s Law.

<p>Coulomb</p> Signup and view all the answers

______'s Law relates magnetic fields to electric currents.

<p>Ampère</p> Signup and view all the answers

Magnetic fields are created by moving electric ______.

<p>charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ waves are a combined result of electric and magnetic fields.

<p>Electromagnetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

The relationships between electric and magnetic fields are described by ______'s equations.

<p>Maxwell</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ is the study of light, its behavior, and its interaction with matter.

<p>Optics</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ involves light bending as it passes from one medium to another.

<p>Refraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ mechanics describes the behavior of matter at the atomic and subatomic level.

<p>Quantum</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fundamental particles exhibit wave-like ______ and are described probabilistically.

<p>properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ principle stats that there is a fundamental limit to the precision.

<p>uncertainty</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ describes the relationship between space and time for observers in uniform motion relative to each other.

<p>Relativity</p> Signup and view all the answers

General relativity expands on special relativity by incorporating ______.

<p>gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Magnetic Fields

Regions around a moving electric charge affecting other charges.

Electromagnetic Waves

Waves formed by oscillating electric and magnetic fields, traveling perpendicularly.

Maxwell's Equations

Four equations describing the relationship between electric and magnetic fields.

Optics

The study of light and its interactions with matter.

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Reflection

Bouncing of light off a surface.

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Refraction

Bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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Diffraction

Bending of light as it passes through an aperture or around obstacles.

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Quantum Mechanics

Study of matter at atomic and subatomic levels; incorporates wave-particle duality.

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Uncertainty Principle

Limits precision of simultaneously measuring pairs of properties like position and momentum.

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Relativity

Einstein's theory connecting space and time; includes special and general relativity.

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Newton's First Law

An object remains at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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Newton's Second Law

The acceleration of an object is proportional to the net force acting on it 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 transformed; total energy remains constant in a closed system.

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Second Law of Thermodynamics

The total entropy of an isolated system can only increase over time.

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Third Law of Thermodynamics

The entropy of a perfect crystal approaches zero as temperature approaches absolute zero.

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Coulomb's Law

The electric force between two charged objects is proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the distance squared.

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Ampère's Law

Describes the relationship between magnetic fields and electric currents.

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Angular Momentum

A measure of the rotational motion of an object, which depends on its mass, velocity, and distance from the axis of rotation.

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Enthalpy

A measure of the total heat content of a system, accounting for internal energy and pressure-volume work.

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Study Notes

Classical Mechanics

  • Classical mechanics describes the motion of macroscopic objects, and is based on Newton's laws of motion. It encompasses concepts like velocity, acceleration, force, momentum, energy, and angular momentum.
  • 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.
  • Classical mechanics is useful for analyzing the motion of planets, projectiles, and everyday objects. It has limitations when dealing with very small objects or very high speeds, where quantum mechanics or Einstein's theory of relativity become more applicable.

Thermodynamics

  • Thermodynamics deals with heat, work, and temperature, and their relationship to energy and entropy.
  • The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or changed from one form to another. The total energy of a closed system remains constant.
  • The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of an isolated system can only increase over time, or remain constant in ideal cases like reversible processes.
  • The third law of thermodynamics states that the entropy of a perfect crystal approaches zero as the temperature approaches absolute zero. This means that the perfect order of a crystal is only possible at 0 Kelvin.
  • Concepts like enthalpy, entropy, and free energy are key to analyzing energy exchanges in thermodynamic processes. These concepts help predict the spontaneity of chemical and physical changes.
  • Applications of thermodynamics are found in engines, refrigerators, and a variety of chemical and physical systems.

Electromagnetism

  • Electromagnetism describes the forces between electrically charged particles and magnetic materials. It encompasses everything from static electricity to radio waves.
  • Electric forces are described by Coulomb's Law. It states that the force between two charged objects is directly proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
  • Magnetic forces are described by Ampère's Law, relating magnetic fields to electric currents. Magnetic fields are created by moving electric charges.
  • Electromagnetic waves are a combined result of electric and magnetic fields oscillating perpendicular to each other and to the direction of wave propagation. Examples include light, radio waves, and X-rays.
  • The relationships between electric and magnetic fields are described by Maxwell's equations, which are a set of four fundamental equations governing all electromagnetic phenomena.

Optics

  • Optics is the study of light, its behavior, and the interaction with matter.
  • Light can be described as an electromagnetic wave or as a stream of photons.
  • Reflection, refraction and diffraction are common behaviors of light. Reflection involves light bouncing off a surface. Refraction involves light bending as it passes from one medium to another. Diffraction involves light bending as it passes through an aperture or around an obstacle.
  • Lenses and mirrors manipulate light to create images, either real or virtual.
  • Different types of optical instruments exploit the properties of light to magnify, resolve, or focus images, and are found in microscopes, telescopes, and cameras.

Quantum Mechanics

  • Quantum mechanics describes the behavior of matter at the atomic and subatomic level. It departs fundamentally from classical mechanics, especially at the microscopic scale.
  • Fundamental particles exhibit wave-like properties and are described probabilistically. Key concepts include wave-particle duality, quantization, and superposition.
  • Key elements of quantum mechanics include the Schrödinger equation, which describes how the quantum state of a physical system evolves over time.
  • The uncertainty principle states that there is a fundamental limit to the precision with which certain pairs of physical properties of a particle, such as position and momentum, can be known simultaneously.
  • Quantum mechanics is crucial for understanding atomic structure, chemical bonding, and the behavior of semiconductors, among other concepts.

Relativity

  • Relativity is a theoretical framework developed by Albert Einstein that describes the relationship between space and time.
  • Special relativity describes the relationship between space and time for observers in uniform motion relative to each other.
  • Special relativity's key postulates include that the laws of physics are the same for all observers in uniform motion, and that the speed of light in a vacuum is constant for all observers, regardless of their motion relative to the light source.
  • General relativity expands on special relativity by incorporating gravity. It describes gravity not as a force, but as a curvature of spacetime caused by mass and energy. Key concepts include warped spacetime and gravitational time dilation.
  • Relativity has applications in cosmology and astrophysics, and helps explain phenomena like black holes and gravitational lensing.

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