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What does quantum theory primarily describe?
Which principle states that it is impossible to know both the position and momentum of a particle precisely at the same time?
Which unit of measurement is used to quantify energy?
In which application does physics significantly influence the design of construction projects?
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Which of the following is NOT a unit of measurement related to the physical concepts mentioned?
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Which fundamental force is responsible for the binding of protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus?
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What does Newton's second law state about the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?
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Which law of thermodynamics states that the entropy of an isolated system always increases?
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How is kinetic energy calculated?
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What type of wave does not require a medium to travel?
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What is the main principle behind Ohm's Law?
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In the context of special relativity, what occurs as an object approaches the speed of light?
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What does the third law of thermodynamics say about a perfect crystal as temperature approaches absolute zero?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in Physics
Fundamental Forces
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Gravity
- Attractive force between masses.
- Governs the motion of planets, stars, and galaxies.
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Electromagnetism
- Force between charged particles.
- Responsible for electricity, magnetism, and light.
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Strong Nuclear Force
- Binds protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus.
- Operates at very short ranges.
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Weak Nuclear Force
- Involved in radioactive decay processes.
- Acts at very short ranges.
Laws of Motion
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Newton's First Law (Inertia)
- An object remains at rest or in uniform motion unless acted on by a net force.
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Newton's Second Law (F=ma)
- Acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force and inversely proportional to its mass.
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Newton's Third Law (Action-Reaction)
- For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Energy and Work
- Kinetic Energy: Energy of motion, calculated as KE = 1/2 mv².
- Potential Energy: Stored energy due to position, gravitational PE = mgh.
- Conservation of Energy: Total energy in a closed system remains constant.
Thermodynamics
- Zeroth Law: If two systems are in thermal equilibrium with a third system, they are in equilibrium with each other.
- First Law: Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, only transformed.
- Second Law: Entropy of an isolated system always increases; energy transformations are not 100% efficient.
- Third Law: As temperature approaches absolute zero, the entropy of a perfect crystal approaches a constant minimum.
Waves and Oscillations
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Wave Properties: Wavelength, frequency, amplitude.
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Types of Waves:
- Mechanical (requires a medium, e.g., sound waves).
- Electromagnetic (does not require a medium, e.g., light waves).
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Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM): Oscillatory motion described by sinusoidal functions.
Electricity and Magnetism
- Ohm's Law: V = IR (Voltage = Current × Resistance).
- Capacitance: Ability to store charge, C = Q/V.
- Magnetic Fields: Produced by moving charges and currents; experienced as magnetic forces on charges.
Relativity
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Special Relativity:
- Time dilation and length contraction occur as speed approaches the speed of light.
- E=mc² relates energy and mass.
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General Relativity: Describes gravity as the curvature of spacetime caused by mass.
Quantum Physics
- Quantum Theory: Describes the behavior of matter and energy on atomic and subatomic levels.
- Wave-Particle Duality: Particles exhibit both wave and particle properties.
- Uncertainty Principle: Cannot simultaneously know both position and momentum of a particle precisely.
Important Units of Measurement
- Force: Newton (N).
- Energy: Joule (J).
- Power: Watt (W).
- Charge: Coulomb (C).
- Mass: Kilogram (kg).
- Temperature: Kelvin (K).
Applications of Physics
- Engineering: Design and construction influenced by principles of mechanics and thermodynamics.
- Medicine: Use of physics in imaging techniques (e.g., X-rays, MRI).
- Technology: Electronics, communications, and computing rely on principles of electromagnetism and quantum physics.
Fundamental Forces
- Gravity: An attractive force between masses, influencing the motion of planets, stars, and galaxies.
- Electromagnetism: Force between charged particles, responsible for electricity, magnetism, and light.
- Strong Nuclear Force: Binds protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus, operating at very short ranges.
- Weak Nuclear Force: Involved in radioactive decay processes, acting at very short ranges.
Laws of Motion
- Newton's First Law (Inertia): An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion at a constant velocity, unless acted upon by a net force.
- Newton's Second Law (F=ma): The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force applied to it and inversely proportional to its mass.
- Newton's Third Law (Action-Reaction): For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Energy and Work
- Kinetic Energy: Energy of motion, calculated as KE = 1/2 mv².
- Potential Energy: Stored energy due to position, gravitational PE = mgh.
- Conservation of Energy: Total energy in a closed system remains constant; energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
Thermodynamics
- Zeroth Law: If two systems are each in thermal equilibrium with a third system, then they are in thermal equilibrium with each other.
- First Law: Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, only transformed.
- Second Law: Entropy of an isolated system always increases; energy transformations are not 100% efficient.
- Third Law: As temperature approaches absolute zero, the entropy of a perfect crystal approaches a constant minimum.
Waves and Oscillations
- Wave Properties: Characteristics of waves include wavelength, frequency, and amplitude.
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Types of Waves:
- Mechanical waves require a medium to propagate, like sound waves.
- Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium, like light waves.
- Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM): Oscillatory motion described by sinusoidal functions.
Electricity and Magnetism
- Ohm's Law: V = IR (Voltage = Current × Resistance).
- Capacitance: The ability to store charge, C = Q/V (Capacitance = Charge / Voltage).
- Magnetic Fields: Produced by moving charges and currents; experience as magnetic forces on charges.
Relativity
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Special Relativity:
- Time dilation and length contraction occur as speed approaches the speed of light.
- E=mc² relates energy and mass.
- General Relativity: Describes gravity as the curvature of spacetime caused by mass.
Quantum Physics
- Quantum Theory: Describes the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic levels.
- Wave-Particle Duality: Particles exhibit both wave and particle properties.
- Uncertainty Principle: It is impossible to simultaneously know both the position and momentum of a particle with absolute certainty.
Important Units of Measurement
- Force: Newton (N)
- Energy: Joule (J)
- Power: Watt (W)
- Charge: Coulomb (C)
- Mass: Kilogram (kg)
- Temperature: Kelvin (K)
Applications of Physics
- Engineering: Design and construction are influenced by principles of mechanics and thermodynamics.
- Medicine: Physics plays a role in imaging techniques (e.g., X-rays, MRI).
- Technology: Electronics, communications, and computing rely on principles of electromagnetism and quantum physics.
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