Fundamental Concepts of Physics Quiz

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What does Newton's Second Law of Motion state?

  • Force equals mass times acceleration. (correct)
  • An object in motion stays in motion unless stopped.
  • An object will remain at rest unless acted upon.
  • For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Which of the following is NOT a branch of physics?

  • Thermodynamics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Metrology (correct)
  • Electromagnetism

What equation represents the conservation of energy?

  • ΔU = W + Q
  • ΔU = Q - W (correct)
  • ΔU = W - Q
  • ΔU = Q + W

What is the derived unit for force?

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Which law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed?

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

In the context of thermodynamics, what does the Second Law imply?

<p>Entropy of an isolated system always increases. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation for kinetic energy?

<p>KE = rac{1}{2}mv^2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following technologies is NOT a direct application of physics?

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Fundamental Concepts of Physics

  • Definition: Study of matter, energy, and the interactions between them.
  • Branches:
    • Classical Mechanics: Motion of bodies under forces.
    • Electromagnetism: Electric and magnetic fields and their interactions.
    • Thermodynamics: Heat, work, and energy transfer.
    • Quantum Mechanics: Behavior of particles on a subatomic level.
    • Relativity: Physics in high-speed or strong gravitational fields.

Key Principles

  1. Newton's Laws of Motion:

    • First Law: An object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force (Inertia).
    • Second Law: F = ma (Force equals mass times acceleration).
    • Third Law: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
  2. Conservation Laws:

    • Conservation of Energy: Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
    • Conservation of Momentum: The total momentum of a closed system remains constant.
    • Conservation of Charge: Electric charge cannot be created or destroyed.
  3. Thermodynamic Laws:

    • Zeroth Law: If two systems are in thermal equilibrium with a third, they are in equilibrium with each other.
    • First Law: Energy conservation, ΔU = Q - W (Change in internal energy equals heat added minus work done).
    • Second Law: Entropy of an isolated system always increases; heat cannot spontaneously flow from cold to hot.
    • Third Law: As temperature approaches absolute zero, the entropy of a perfect crystal approaches zero.

Important Equations

  • Kinematics:

    • ( d = vt + \frac{1}{2}at^2 ) (distance, velocity, acceleration, time)
  • Work and Energy:

    • Work (( W )) = ( F \cdot d ) (force times distance)
    • Kinetic Energy (( KE )) = ( \frac{1}{2}mv^2 )
    • Potential Energy (( PE )) = ( mgh ) (mass, gravitational acceleration, height)
  • Electric Force:

    • Coulomb's Law: ( F = k \frac{|q_1 q_2|}{r^2} )

Units of Measurement

  • Fundamental Units:

    • Mass: Kilogram (kg)
    • Length: Meter (m)
    • Time: Second (s)
    • Electric Current: Ampere (A)
    • Temperature: Kelvin (K)
  • Derived Units:

    • Force: Newton (N)
    • Energy: Joule (J)
    • Power: Watt (W)

Applications of Physics

  • Engineering: Design and analysis of structures, machines, and systems.
  • Medicine: Imaging technologies (MRI, X-rays), radiation treatment.
  • Environmental Science: Understanding climate change, energy sources.
  • Technology: Electronics, telecommunications, computers.

Modern Physics Topics

  • Quantum Field Theory: Combination of quantum mechanics and special relativity.
  • String Theory: Proposes that fundamental particles are one-dimensional strings.
  • Dark Matter and Dark Energy: Explores components of the universe influencing its expansion.

These fundamental concepts and principles form the basis of physics, providing essential insights into the workings of the universe.

Physics: Fundamental Concepts

  • Physics studies matter, energy, and their interactions.

Branches of Physics

  • Classical mechanics analyzes object motion under forces.
  • Electromagnetism explores interactions between electric and magnetic fields.
  • Thermodynamics examines heat, work, and energy transfer.
  • Quantum mechanics describes subatomic particle behavior.
  • Relativity studies physics at high speeds or in strong gravity.

Key Principles in Physics

  • Newton's Laws of Motion:
    • First Law (Inertia): Objects maintain motion unless a net force acts.
    • Second Law: Force equals mass times acceleration (F=ma).
    • Third Law: Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
  • Conservation Laws:
    • Energy: Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
    • Momentum: Total momentum in a closed system remains constant.
    • Charge: Electric charge is conserved.
  • Laws of Thermodynamics:
    • Zeroth Law: Two systems in equilibrium with a third are in equilibrium with each other.
    • First Law: ΔU = Q - W (Change in internal energy equals heat added minus work done).
    • Second Law: Entropy in an isolated system always increases. Heat doesn't spontaneously flow from cold to hot.
    • Third Law: Entropy of a perfect crystal approaches zero as temperature approaches absolute zero.

Important Equations in Physics

  • Kinematics: ( d = vt + \frac{1}{2}at^2 ) (relates distance, velocity, acceleration, and time).
  • Work and Energy:
    • Work: ( W = F \cdot d ) (force times distance).
    • Kinetic Energy: ( KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 ).
    • Potential Energy: ( PE = mgh ) (mass, gravity, height).
  • Electric Force: Coulomb's Law: ( F = k \frac{|q_1 q_2|}{r^2} ) (describes the force between charges).

Units of Measurement in Physics

  • Fundamental Units:
    • Mass: kilogram (kg)
    • Length: meter (m)
    • Time: second (s)
    • Electric Current: ampere (A)
    • Temperature: kelvin (K)
  • Derived Units:
    • Force: newton (N)
    • Energy: joule (J)
    • Power: watt (W)

Applications of Physics

  • Engineering: designing and analyzing structures, machines, and systems.
  • Medicine: medical imaging (MRI, X-rays), radiation therapy.
  • Environmental Science: studying climate change and energy resources.
  • Technology: electronics, telecommunications, computing.

Modern Physics

  • Quantum Field Theory: Combines quantum mechanics and special relativity.
  • String Theory: Postulates that fundamental particles are one-dimensional strings.
  • Dark Matter and Dark Energy: Investigates the universe's expansion-influencing components.

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