Introduction to Physics

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Which of the following best describes physics?

  • The study of historical events and human societies.
  • The study of living organisms and their functions.
  • The study of matter, energy, and their interactions. (correct)
  • The study of chemical reactions and compounds.

What is the primary goal of physics?

  • To understand how the universe behaves. (correct)
  • To study ancient languages.
  • To create new forms of art.
  • To develop new marketing strategies.

Which area of physics deals with heat and its relation to energy?

  • Electromagnetism
  • Optics
  • Thermodynamics (correct)
  • Mechanics

What is the study of motion and forces called?

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Which of the following is a scalar quantity?

<p>Temperature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the standard unit of mass in the SI system?

<p>Kilogram (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is a key component of Albert Einstein's theory of special relativity?

<p>Time dilation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for his laws of motion and universal gravitation?

<p>Isaac Newton (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does nuclear physics primarily study?

<p>The structure of atomic nuclei. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes energy?

<p>The capacity to do work. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is Physics?

Study of matter, motion, energy, and force, and their interactions.

What is Mechanics?

Study of motion and forces, divided into kinematics and dynamics.

What is Thermodynamics?

Deals with heat and its relation to other forms of energy, governed by laws describing energy transfer.

What is Electromagnetism?

Study of interactions between electric charges and magnetic fields, unified by Maxwell's equations.

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What is Optics?

Study of light and its behavior, including reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference.

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What is Quantum Mechanics?

Studies behavior at the atomic level, introducing quantization of energy and wave-particle duality.

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What is Relativity?

Deals with the relationship between space and time (special) and gravity as curved spacetime (general).

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What is Nuclear Physics?

Study of atomic nuclei's structure, properties, and reactions, including concepts like fission and fusion.

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What is the Scientific Method?

A process involving observation, hypothesis, experimentation, and analysis.

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What are Scalars?

Quantities with magnitude only.

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