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What creates magnetic fields?
Which principle states that time and space are relative?
What does the equation W = Fd cos(θ) represent?
Which SI unit is used to measure electric current?
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In an isolated system, which property is conserved according to the principles of mechanics?
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What is the weakest force among the fundamental forces?
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What does Newton's Second Law describe in relation to force?
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Which formula represents kinetic energy?
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According to the First Law of Thermodynamics, what happens to energy in a closed system?
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Which type of wave has oscillations that are perpendicular to the direction of travel?
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What does Ohm's Law state about the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance?
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Which law describes how entropy behaves in an isolated system?
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In a parallel circuit, how do voltage and current behave?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in Physics
Fundamental Forces
- Gravitational Force: Attraction between masses; governs planetary motion.
- Electromagnetic Force: Interaction between charged particles; responsible for electricity and magnetism.
- Weak Nuclear Force: Responsible for radioactive decay; plays a key role in nuclear reactions.
- Strong Nuclear Force: Binds protons and neutrons in atomic nuclei; strongest force at short ranges.
Laws of Motion
- Newton's First Law: An object in motion stays in motion; an object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by a net force.
- Newton's Second Law: F = ma (Force equals mass times acceleration).
- Newton's Third Law: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Energy
- Kinetic Energy (KE): Energy of motion, calculated as KE = 1/2 mv².
- Potential Energy (PE): Stored energy due to position, e.g., gravitational PE = mgh.
- Conservation of Energy: Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
Thermodynamics
- First Law: Energy is conserved; internal energy change equals heat added to the system minus work done by the system.
- Second Law: Entropy of an isolated system always increases; energy transitions are not 100% efficient.
- Third Law: As temperature approaches absolute zero, the entropy of a perfect crystal approaches zero.
Waves and Oscillations
- Wave Properties: Wavelength, frequency, amplitude, speed.
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Types of Waves:
- Transverse: Oscillation perpendicular to direction of travel (e.g., light waves).
- Longitudinal: Oscillation parallel to direction of travel (e.g., sound waves).
- Interference: Superposition of waves can lead to constructive (amplifying) or destructive (diminishing) interference.
Electricity and Magnetism
- Ohm's Law: V = IR (Voltage equals current times resistance).
- Circuits: Series (current same, voltage divides) vs. parallel (voltage same, current divides).
- Magnetic Fields: Created by moving charges; influence the motion of other charges.
Modern Physics
- Quantum Mechanics: Describes physical phenomena at microscopic scales; particle-wave duality, uncertainty principle.
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Relativity:
- Special Relativity: Time and space are relative; E = mc².
- General Relativity: Gravitational fields affect the fabric of spacetime.
Measurement
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SI Units:
- Length: meter (m)
- Mass: kilogram (kg)
- Time: second (s)
- Electric Current: ampere (A)
- Temperature: kelvin (K)
- Amount of Substance: mole (mol)
- Luminous Intensity: candela (cd)
Basic Principles of Mechanics
- Momentum (p): p = mv; conserved in isolated systems.
- Work (W): W = Fd cos(θ); energy transferred by force.
- Power (P): P = W/t; rate of doing work.
Fundamental Forces
- Gravitational Force: Causes attraction between masses, essential for planetary motion.
- Electromagnetic Force: Governs interactions between charged particles, fundamental for electricity and magnetism.
- Weak Nuclear Force: Responsible for radioactive decay; crucial in nuclear reactions.
- Strong Nuclear Force: Strongest force at short distances; holds protons and neutrons together in atomic nuclei.
Laws of Motion
- Newton's First Law: Objects maintain their state of motion unless acted upon by an external force.
- Newton's Second Law: Describes the relation between force, mass, and acceleration (F = ma).
- Newton's Third Law: States every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
Energy
- Kinetic Energy (KE): Energy of a moving object, defined by KE = 1/2 mv² where m is mass and v is velocity.
- Potential Energy (PE): Stored energy due to an object's position, exemplified by gravitational PE = mgh.
- Conservation of Energy: Principle that energy can neither be created nor destroyed; only transformed from one form to another.
Thermodynamics
- First Law: Energy conservation principle where the change in internal energy equals heat added minus work done by the system.
- Second Law: States entropy increases in isolated systems, indicating inefficiency in energy transitions.
- Third Law: As temperature approaches absolute zero, a perfect crystal's entropy approaches zero.
Waves and Oscillations
- Wave Properties: Include characteristics such as wavelength, frequency, amplitude, and speed.
- Types of Waves: Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to their travel direction (e.g., light), while longitudinal waves oscillate parallel (e.g., sound).
- Interference: When waves overlap, they can constructively (amplifying effect) or destructively (diminishing effect) interfere.
Electricity and Magnetism
- Ohm's Law: Relates voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) through the equation V = IR.
- Circuits: Differentiates between series circuits (same current, divided voltage) and parallel circuits (same voltage, divided current).
- Magnetic Fields: Generated by moving electric charges; they affect the motion of other charges within their influence.
Modern Physics
- Quantum Mechanics: Explains phenomena at microscopic scales, incorporating concepts like particle-wave duality and the uncertainty principle.
- Relativity:
- Special Relativity: Establishes that time and space are interconnected and relative; E = mc² illustrates mass-energy equivalence.
- General Relativity: Describes how gravity warps the fabric of spacetime.
Measurement
- SI Units for key measurements include:
- Length: meter (m)
- Mass: kilogram (kg)
- Time: second (s)
- Electric Current: ampere (A)
- Temperature: kelvin (K)
- Amount of Substance: mole (mol)
- Luminous Intensity: candela (cd)
Basic Principles of Mechanics
- Momentum (p): Defined as p = mv, conserved in isolated systems.
- Work (W): Calculated by W = Fd cos(θ); represents energy transferred when a force is applied over a distance.
- Power (P): Expresses the rate of work done, calculated as P = W/t.
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