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What are the three dimensions that define space?
What are the three dimensions that define space?
- Length, weight, and time
- Length, width, and height (correct)
- Length, width, and temperature
- Length, volume, and mass
According to Isaac Newton, how is space characterized?
According to Isaac Newton, how is space characterized?
- As an unchanging, rigid structure (correct)
- As a relative entity dependent on matter
- As flexible and changing
- As a non-existent concept
Which of the following statements reflects the view of Gottfried Leibniz on space?
Which of the following statements reflects the view of Gottfried Leibniz on space?
- Space is static and unchanging.
- Space exists independently of objects.
- Space only exists as the distance between objects. (correct)
- Space can be measured with absolute precision.
What role does time play in physics?
What role does time play in physics?
How does general relativity describe the nature of space?
How does general relativity describe the nature of space?
What is the significance of the Cartesian coordinate system in physics?
What is the significance of the Cartesian coordinate system in physics?
In what way is time considered a dimension in physics?
In what way is time considered a dimension in physics?
Which of the following best describes one-dimensional space?
Which of the following best describes one-dimensional space?
What concept suggests that time can vary depending on an observer's velocity?
What concept suggests that time can vary depending on an observer's velocity?
What is the term for the effect where time passes slower for fast-moving objects compared to stationary observers?
What is the term for the effect where time passes slower for fast-moving objects compared to stationary observers?
What are the two postulates of Special Relativity?
What are the two postulates of Special Relativity?
How does classical physics treat space and time?
How does classical physics treat space and time?
What is the four-dimensional construct that unifies space and time in Einstein's theory?
What is the four-dimensional construct that unifies space and time in Einstein's theory?
What happens to objects moving at high speeds regarding their perceived length?
What happens to objects moving at high speeds regarding their perceived length?
Which transformation is straightforward in classical mechanics?
Which transformation is straightforward in classical mechanics?
At what speeds do Newtonian ideas about space and time break down?
At what speeds do Newtonian ideas about space and time break down?
What is the correct formula to find the distance between two points in three-dimensional space?
What is the correct formula to find the distance between two points in three-dimensional space?
If an astronaut measures a proper time interval of 2 hours while traveling at 0.8c, how much time passes on Earth?
If an astronaut measures a proper time interval of 2 hours while traveling at 0.8c, how much time passes on Earth?
According to the length contraction formula, how long does a spaceship traveling at 0.9c appear to an observer on Earth if it measures 100 meters in its own frame?
According to the length contraction formula, how long does a spaceship traveling at 0.9c appear to an observer on Earth if it measures 100 meters in its own frame?
Which of the following is a fundamental SI unit?
Which of the following is a fundamental SI unit?
What is the unit of velocity in the SI system?
What is the unit of velocity in the SI system?
Which rule is true regarding the application of SI unit symbols?
Which rule is true regarding the application of SI unit symbols?
What does the symbol $k_b$ represent in the equation for gas velocity?
What does the symbol $k_b$ represent in the equation for gas velocity?
In physics, what term describes units derived from combinations of basic units?
In physics, what term describes units derived from combinations of basic units?
What is the unit of the Boltzmann constant $k_b$?
What is the unit of the Boltzmann constant $k_b$?
How many organisms can be formed in a chain of 0.60 km if each organism is 12 μm long?
How many organisms can be formed in a chain of 0.60 km if each organism is 12 μm long?
What is 3.2 x 10$^{-6}$ year expressed in seconds?
What is 3.2 x 10$^{-6}$ year expressed in seconds?
What is the SI prefix for $10^{-9}$?
What is the SI prefix for $10^{-9}$?
What dimension represents density in dimensional analysis?
What dimension represents density in dimensional analysis?
Which of the following prefixes represents a factor of $10^{12}$?
Which of the following prefixes represents a factor of $10^{12}$?
Dimensional analysis is primarily used to do which of the following?
Dimensional analysis is primarily used to do which of the following?
In the context of prefixes, what does 'milli (m)' represent?
In the context of prefixes, what does 'milli (m)' represent?
What are the values of the indices x, y, and z in the relation T = k a^x ρ^y γ^z?
What are the values of the indices x, y, and z in the relation T = k a^x ρ^y γ^z?
In the formula F = k m^a v^b r^c, which of the following corresponds to the dimensions of velocity?
In the formula F = k m^a v^b r^c, which of the following corresponds to the dimensions of velocity?
What is the dimensional formula of electrical resistance (R)?
What is the dimensional formula of electrical resistance (R)?
What does Hooke's law state about the force in a spring extended by a length x?
What does Hooke's law state about the force in a spring extended by a length x?
What is the value of 'c' in the dimensional formula of force derived from the relation F = k m^a v^b r^c?
What is the value of 'c' in the dimensional formula of force derived from the relation F = k m^a v^b r^c?
In the expression F = k I1 I2 / d, which of the following describes the dimensions of the constant k?
In the expression F = k I1 I2 / d, which of the following describes the dimensions of the constant k?
If the period of vibration T has a dimension of time, what must the dimensions of the right-hand side of the relation T = k a^x ρ^y γ^z equal?
If the period of vibration T has a dimension of time, what must the dimensions of the right-hand side of the relation T = k a^x ρ^y γ^z equal?
What is the relationship expressed in the formula F = km^1 v^2 r^(-1)?
What is the relationship expressed in the formula F = km^1 v^2 r^(-1)?
Flashcards
Space dimensions
Space dimensions
Space has three independent directions: length, width, and height (or depth).
1D space
1D space
Space with only one direction to specify a point.
2D space
2D space
Space that requires two coordinates (like x and y) for a point.
3D space
3D space
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Cartesian coordinate system
Cartesian coordinate system
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Absolute space
Absolute space
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Relative space
Relative space
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Non-Euclidean geometry
Non-Euclidean geometry
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Time
Time
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Spacetime
Spacetime
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Absolute Time
Absolute Time
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Relative Time
Relative Time
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Time Dilation
Time Dilation
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Galilean Transformation
Galilean Transformation
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Spacetime
Spacetime
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Spacetime Interval
Spacetime Interval
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Event in Spacetime
Event in Spacetime
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Length Contraction
Length Contraction
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Boltzmann Constant (kb)
Boltzmann Constant (kb)
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Units of kb
Units of kb
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SI prefixes
SI prefixes
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Micro-organism chain length (μm)
Micro-organism chain length (μm)
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Dimensional Analysis
Dimensional Analysis
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Acceleration
Acceleration
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Force
Force
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Work
Work
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Power
Power
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Distance between 3D points
Distance between 3D points
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Time dilation (formula)
Time dilation (formula)
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Time Dilation Formula
Time Dilation Formula
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Length contraction
Length contraction
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Length contraction formula
Length contraction formula
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SI Units
SI Units
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Fundamental Units
Fundamental Units
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Derived Units
Derived Units
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Gas velocity formula
Gas velocity formula
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Dimensional formula for period (T)
Dimensional formula for period (T)
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Dimensional formula for radius (a)
Dimensional formula for radius (a)
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Dimensional formula for density (ρ)
Dimensional formula for density (ρ)
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Dimensional formula for surface tension (γ)
Dimensional formula for surface tension (γ)
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Finding indices in relation T=kaxρyγz
Finding indices in relation T=kaxρyγz
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Procedure to determine the indices
Procedure to determine the indices
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Dimensional formula for force (F)
Dimensional formula for force (F)
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Relation between centripetal force and variables.
Relation between centripetal force and variables.
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Dimensional analysis of electrical resistance
Dimensional analysis of electrical resistance
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course Title: General Physics I (Mechanics and Properties of Matter)
- Course Code: PHY111
- Units: 2
Introduction to Physics
- Physics is the science of describing matter, energy, space, and time as they affect the universe.
- Physics aims to find fundamental laws governing these occurrences and express them precisely and simply.
Objectives
- Understand space and time.
- Grasp fundamental and derived units.
- Understand dimensions as algebraic quantities.
Space and Time
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Space is three-dimensional (length, width, height/depth).
- 1D space: Uses one coordinate (e.g., a straight line)
- 2D space: Uses two coordinates (e.g., x and y on a plane)
- 3D space: Uses three coordinates (e.g., x, y, and z)
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Spacetime: A four-dimensional continuum combining space and time.
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Time refers to the sequence of events (past, present, future).
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Absolute time: Time flows at a constant rate for all.
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Relative time: Time can vary based on velocity and gravity. Time dilation occurs.
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Absolute Space: Space is unchanging and provides a backdrop for processes.
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Relative Space: Space exists as the distance between objects.
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Non-Euclidean Geometry: Space isn't always perfectly flat; gravity can curve it.
Special Relativity and Spacetime
- Special Relativity: Physics rules are consistent for all observers in non-accelerating reference frames.
- Speed of light is constant.
- Space and time unified as spacetime.
Time Dilation and Length Contraction
- Time Dilation: Time slows for a moving object when compared to a stationary one.
- Example: Moving spaceship's clock ticks slower than a stationary Earth-based clock.
- Length Contraction: A moving object appears shorter in the direction of motion to a stationary observer.
- Example: A fast-moving train appears shorter to someone watching from the side.
Examples of calculations
- Calculations for distance between points in 3-D space.
- Calculations involving time dilation (e.g., astronaut on a spaceship).
- Calculations involving length contraction (e.g., spaceship's length as seen from Earth)
Units of Measurement
- Units quantify physical parameters.
- SI units: The standard international system of units, based on powers of 10.
- Fundamental Units: Independent units, (e.g., meter, kilogram, second).
- Derived Units: Formulated from combinations of fundamental units (e.g., velocity is measured in m/s).
SI Prefixes
- Prefixes used to indicate multiples or fractions of SI units.
- Many examples given.
Dimensional Analysis
- A tool to check calculations and relationships between quantities.
- Example: Units of velocity, area, volume, and density.
- Calculating dimensions for acceleration, force, work, and power is provided in examples.
Dimensional Analysis Examples
- Working through various examples involving the calculation of dimensions.
- Derivation of a formula for the period of vibration of a string.
- Derivation of a formula for centripetal force (involving mass, velocity, and radius).
Assignment Examples
- Examples of calculations to perform using information above.
- Calculating dimensional formulas for electrical resistance, Hooke's Law (spring constant).
- Calculating units and dimensions for forces between wires, and for various formulas involving common physics concepts.
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