Fundamentals of Physics

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What is the main goal of physics?

  • To understand how the universe behaves. (correct)
  • To create new technologies.
  • To study living organisms.
  • To predict the weather.

Which of the following is a core concept in classical mechanics?

  • Displacement (correct)
  • Quantum entanglement
  • Entropy
  • Electromagnetic waves

Which law defines thermal equilibrium?

  • Second Law of Thermodynamics
  • Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics (correct)
  • Third Law of Thermodynamics
  • First Law of Thermodynamics

What describes the interactions of electric charges and magnetic moments?

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Light is an example of what?

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What is the change in position of an object called?

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Which of the following describes heat transfer through a material?

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What force is described by Coulomb's law?

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What principle states every point on a wavefront is a source of secondary spherical wavelets?

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Which equation expresses mass-energy equivalence?

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Flashcards

What is Physics?

The study of matter, energy, motion, and forces in space and time.

Classical Mechanics

Describes the motion of macroscopic objects with concepts like force and energy.

Electromagnetism

Describes interactions of electric charges and magnetic moments.

Quantum Mechanics

Governs matter's behavior at the atomic and subatomic level.

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Displacement

Change in position of an object.

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Work

The energy transferred by a force causing displacement.

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Conduction

Heat transfer through a material.

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Statistical Mechanics

Applies probability theory to predict behavior of particles.

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Refraction

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

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Time Dilation

The slowing down of time for a moving observer.

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