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What is the primary function of the strong nuclear force?
What is the primary function of the strong nuclear force?
- To keep planets in orbit around the sun
- To hold protons and neutrons together in an atomic nucleus (correct)
- To act between charged particles
- To cause certain types of nuclear decay
Which fundamental force is responsible for gravity?
Which fundamental force is responsible for gravity?
- Gravitational Force (correct)
- Strong Nuclear Force
- Electromagnetic Force
- Weak Nuclear Force
Which statement about the electromagnetic force is true?
Which statement about the electromagnetic force is true?
- It acts only on neutral particles
- It is much stronger than gravity and has an infinite range (correct)
- It has a short range and is weaker than gravity
- It holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus
What defines a hadron?
What defines a hadron?
Which fundamental force is primarily responsible for keeping the nucleus of an atom stable?
Which fundamental force is primarily responsible for keeping the nucleus of an atom stable?
Which particle is found in the nucleus of an atom and has a positive charge?
Which particle is found in the nucleus of an atom and has a positive charge?
How does the intensity of a physical quantity change with distance according to the inverse square law?
How does the intensity of a physical quantity change with distance according to the inverse square law?
What effect does the weak nuclear force have on isotopes?
What effect does the weak nuclear force have on isotopes?
How are electrons different from protons and neutrons?
How are electrons different from protons and neutrons?
In which type of nuclear reaction does a heavy nucleus split into smaller nuclei?
In which type of nuclear reaction does a heavy nucleus split into smaller nuclei?
What does the term 'plasma' refer to in matter states?
What does the term 'plasma' refer to in matter states?
What is true about the weak nuclear force?
What is true about the weak nuclear force?
What is the range of strong nuclear forces acting within an atomic nucleus?
What is the range of strong nuclear forces acting within an atomic nucleus?
Which of the following statements regarding the gravitational force is true?
Which of the following statements regarding the gravitational force is true?
What happens to the brightness of a light bulb when the distance from it is doubled?
What happens to the brightness of a light bulb when the distance from it is doubled?
What type of nuclear reaction powers the sun and stars?
What type of nuclear reaction powers the sun and stars?
What is an ion?
What is an ion?
Which statement correctly describes isotopes?
Which statement correctly describes isotopes?
Which element has the highest binding energy per nucleon?
Which element has the highest binding energy per nucleon?
What does the Inverse Square Law describe?
What does the Inverse Square Law describe?
What is the significance of Einstein's equation E=mc² in nuclear reactions?
What is the significance of Einstein's equation E=mc² in nuclear reactions?
What is the role of the strong nuclear force in an atom?
What is the role of the strong nuclear force in an atom?
Which fundamental force is responsible for holding the nucleus of an atom together?
Which fundamental force is responsible for holding the nucleus of an atom together?
What describes the mass relationship between electrons and protons?
What describes the mass relationship between electrons and protons?
Which statement accurately describes nuclear fusion?
Which statement accurately describes nuclear fusion?
Which statement is true regarding electromagnetic force?
Which statement is true regarding electromagnetic force?
Which force is responsible for certain types of nuclear decay, including beta decay?
Which force is responsible for certain types of nuclear decay, including beta decay?
How do protons and neutrons compare in size?
How do protons and neutrons compare in size?
How does nuclear fission generate energy?
How does nuclear fission generate energy?
What distinguishes electrons from protons and neutrons?
What distinguishes electrons from protons and neutrons?
What happens during the fusion process in stars like the sun?
What happens during the fusion process in stars like the sun?
Which of the following forces is considered weaker than the strong nuclear force?
Which of the following forces is considered weaker than the strong nuclear force?
What is the major axis of an ellipse?
What is the major axis of an ellipse?
How does eccentricity relate to the shape of an ellipse?
How does eccentricity relate to the shape of an ellipse?
According to Kepler's First Law, where is the Sun located in relation to a planet's orbit?
According to Kepler's First Law, where is the Sun located in relation to a planet's orbit?
What primarily causes the changing seasons on Earth?
What primarily causes the changing seasons on Earth?
When does Earth reach perihelion?
When does Earth reach perihelion?
How does the angle of Earth's axial tilt affect seasonal temperatures?
How does the angle of Earth's axial tilt affect seasonal temperatures?
What effect does Earth's elliptical orbital shape have on the seasons?
What effect does Earth's elliptical orbital shape have on the seasons?
What sensation do astronauts experience when in orbit around Earth?
What sensation do astronauts experience when in orbit around Earth?
What occurs when Earth reaches aphelion?
What occurs when Earth reaches aphelion?
What is the formula for gravitational force between two masses?
What is the formula for gravitational force between two masses?
What does 'g' represent in the context of gravitational acceleration?
What does 'g' represent in the context of gravitational acceleration?
Which variable represents the distance between the centers of two masses in the gravitational force equation?
Which variable represents the distance between the centers of two masses in the gravitational force equation?
What is the approximate value of gravitational acceleration at Earth's surface?
What is the approximate value of gravitational acceleration at Earth's surface?
In the equation for weight (F = m * g), what does 'm' represent?
In the equation for weight (F = m * g), what does 'm' represent?
What does the elliptical shape of planetary orbits indicate?
What does the elliptical shape of planetary orbits indicate?
What role does gravity play in object motion towards the ground?
What role does gravity play in object motion towards the ground?
Flashcards
Gravitational Force
Gravitational Force
The force of attraction between objects with mass.
Electromagnetic Force
Electromagnetic Force
Force between charged particles; responsible for electricity, magnetism, and light.
Strong Nuclear Force
Strong Nuclear Force
Force holding protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
Weak Nuclear Force
Weak Nuclear Force
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Quark
Quark
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Hadron
Hadron
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Atom
Atom
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Molecule
Molecule
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Isotope
Isotope
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Atomic Mass
Atomic Mass
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Fundamental Particles
Fundamental Particles
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Inverse Square Law
Inverse Square Law
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Range of Nuclear Forces
Range of Nuclear Forces
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Nuclear Reactions
Nuclear Reactions
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Nuclear Fission
Nuclear Fission
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Nuclear Fusion
Nuclear Fusion
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Binding Energy Curve
Binding Energy Curve
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E=mc²
E=mc²
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What happens to elements with higher binding energy per nucleon?
What happens to elements with higher binding energy per nucleon?
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What is the difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission?
What is the difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission?
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Major Axis
Major Axis
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Minor Axis
Minor Axis
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Eccentricity
Eccentricity
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Kepler's First Law
Kepler's First Law
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Earth's Tilt
Earth's Tilt
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Summer (Northern Hemisphere)
Summer (Northern Hemisphere)
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Winter (Northern Hemisphere)
Winter (Northern Hemisphere)
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Perihelion
Perihelion
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Weightlessness
Weightlessness
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Gravitational Force Equation
Gravitational Force Equation
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Gravitational Constant (G)
Gravitational Constant (G)
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Acceleration due to Gravity (g)
Acceleration due to Gravity (g)
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Weight
Weight
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Elliptical Orbit
Elliptical Orbit
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What causes weightlessness?
What causes weightlessness?
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Study Notes
Fundamental Forces
- Gravitational Force: Attractive force between objects with mass. Weakest force, infinite range.
- Electromagnetic Force: Acts between charged particles. Responsible for electricity, magnetism, and light. Infinite range, stronger than gravity.
- Strong Nuclear Force: Holds protons and neutrons together in the atomic nucleus. Strongest force, very short range.
- Weak Nuclear Force: Responsible for certain types of nuclear decay, like beta decay. Weaker than electromagnetic and strong forces, very short range.
Fundamental Particles
- Quark: Fundamental particle, building block of protons and neutrons. Different "flavors" (up, down, charm, strange, top, bottom).
- Hadron: Particle made of quarks held together by the strong force. Examples: protons and neutrons.
- Proton: Positively charged particle in the nucleus of an atom. Composed of three quarks.
- Neutron: Neutral particle (no charge) in the nucleus of an atom. Also composed of three quarks.
- Electron: Negatively charged particle orbiting the nucleus. Much smaller than protons and neutrons.
- Atom: Smallest unit of an element, retains element's properties. Nucleus (protons, neutrons) surrounded by electrons.
- Molecule: Group of two or more atoms bonded together. Can be the same or different elements.
- Matter: Anything with mass and volume, made of atoms and molecules.
- Plasma: Ionized gas, contains free electrons and ions. Found in stars like the sun.
- Nucleus: Central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons. Positively charged.
- Ion: Atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, giving it a positive or negative charge.
Isotopes
- Isotope: Atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. This gives them different atomic masses.
Nuclear Forces and Reactions
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Nuclear Forces: The strong forces that hold the nucleus of an atom together, including isotopes. Overcomes electromagnetic repulsion between positively charged protons.
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Nuclear Reactions: Involve changes in an atom's nucleus and can release large amounts of energy.
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Fission: A heavy nucleus splits into smaller nuclei, releasing energy. Used in nuclear power plants.
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Fusion: Light nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy. Powers the Sun and stars.
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Binding Energy Curve: Shows how tightly bound the nucleons (protons and neutrons) are in the nucleus. Iron and nickel are the most stable elements in terms of binding energy. Lighter elements release energy through fusion, while heavier elements (like uranium) release energy through fission.
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Weak Nuclear Force: Responsible for certain types of nuclear decay, such as beta decay. Weaker than the strong force and has a shorter range.
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Nuclear Fusion: Combining light atomic nuclei to form a heavier one. Releases significant energy.
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Nuclear Fission: Splitting heavy atomic nuclei into smaller ones. Releases energy.
Energy and Mass Interchangeability
- Energy and Mass: Energy and mass are interchangeable. Einstein's famous equation E=mc² shows this relationship.
Strong Nuclear Force
- Strong Nuclear Force: Holds the protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom. It's one of the four fundamental forces and is the strongest. Acts over very short distances, roughly the size of an atomic nucleus.
Coulomb's Law
- Coulomb's Law Describes the force between two charged objects. The formula is F=k * |q1 * q2| /r^2 , where:
- F is the force between the charges
- k is Coulomb's constant (8.99 × 10^9 N⋅m^2/C^2)
- q1 and q2 are the magnitudes of the charges
- r is the distance between the charges.
Gravity
- Gravity: Force of attraction between two bodies with mass. Relatively weak on the atomic scale but significant on larger scales (planetary, stars). Acceleration due to gravity (g) is approximately 9.8 m/s².
Seasons
- Seasons: Primarily caused by the tilt of Earth's axis (23.5 degrees) relative to its orbit around the Sun. This tilt causes different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to different temperatures and day lengths. Earth's elliptical orbit also has a minor effect on the length of seasons, but the tilt is the primary driver.
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