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The force of attraction between two masses is known as ______ Force.
The force of attraction between two masses is known as ______ Force.
Gravitational
According to Newton's Second Law, force is equal to mass times ______.
According to Newton's Second Law, force is equal to mass times ______.
acceleration
The energy stored due to position is referred to as ______ Energy.
The energy stored due to position is referred to as ______ Energy.
Potential
The strongest of the four fundamental forces is the ______ Nuclear Force.
The strongest of the four fundamental forces is the ______ Nuclear Force.
Heat transfer can occur through conduction, convection, and ______.
Heat transfer can occur through conduction, convection, and ______.
In a simple harmonic motion, the motion repeats in a regular ______.
In a simple harmonic motion, the motion repeats in a regular ______.
According to Ohm's Law, voltage (V) is equal to current (I) times ______.
According to Ohm's Law, voltage (V) is equal to current (I) times ______.
Entropy of an isolated system always ______ according to the Second Law of Thermodynamics.
Entropy of an isolated system always ______ according to the Second Law of Thermodynamics.
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in Physics
Fundamental Forces
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Gravitational Force
- Attraction between two masses.
- Described by Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation.
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Electromagnetic Force
- Interaction between charged particles.
- Governs electricity and magnetism.
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Strong Nuclear Force
- Binds protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus.
- Strongest of the four fundamental forces.
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Weak Nuclear Force
- Responsible for radioactive decay.
- Plays a role in nuclear fusion.
Laws of Motion
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Newton's First Law (Inertia)
- An object at rest stays at rest; an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.
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Newton's Second Law (F=ma)
- Force equals mass times acceleration.
- Indicates how the velocity of an object changes when it is subjected to an external force.
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Newton's Third Law (Action-Reaction)
- For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Energy
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Kinetic Energy (KE)
- Energy of motion: KE = 1/2 mv² (m = mass, v = velocity).
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Potential Energy (PE)
- Energy stored due to position: PE = mgh (m = mass, g = acceleration due to gravity, h = height).
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Conservation of Energy
- Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
Thermodynamics
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First Law of Thermodynamics
- Energy conservation: ΔU = Q - W (U = internal energy, Q = heat added, W = work done by the system).
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Second Law of Thermodynamics
- Entropy of an isolated system always increases; energy systems tend to become less organized.
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Heat Transfer
- Conduction: Direct contact transfer.
- Convection: Fluid movement.
- Radiation: Emission of energy as electromagnetic waves.
Waves and Oscillations
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Wave Properties
- Amplitude, wavelength, frequency, speed.
- Types: Transverse (e.g., light waves) and longitudinal (e.g., sound waves).
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Simple Harmonic Motion
- Motion that repeats in a regular cycle (e.g., pendulums, springs).
Electricity and Magnetism
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Ohm’s Law
- V = IR (V = voltage, I = current, R = resistance).
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Circuits
- Series and parallel configurations affect voltage, current, and resistance.
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Magnetic Fields
- Produced by moving charges and magnets.
- Direction follows the right-hand rule.
Modern Physics
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Theory of Relativity
- Special relativity: Time and space are relative; speed of light is constant.
- General relativity: Gravity is a curvature of spacetime.
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Quantum Mechanics
- Describes the behavior of particles on the atomic and subatomic levels.
- Key concepts: wave-particle duality, uncertainty principle, quantization.
Important Units
- Force: Newton (N)
- Energy: Joule (J)
- Power: Watt (W)
- Voltage: Volt (V)
- Current: Ampere (A)
- Resistance: Ohm (Ω)
Fundamental Forces
- Gravitational Force: Attracts objects with mass. Stronger with greater mass and closer objects.
- Electromagnetic Force: Acts on charged particles. Responsible for electricity, magnetism, and light.
- Strong Nuclear Force: Holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom. The strongest force.
- Weak Nuclear Force: Causes radioactive decay. Involved in nuclear fusion.
Laws of Motion
- Newton's First Law (Inertia): Objects remain at rest or in motion unless acted on by a force.
- Newton's Second Law (F=ma): The force applied equals the mass of an object multiplied by its acceleration.
- Newton's Third Law (Action-Reaction): For every action, there's an equal and opposite reaction.
Energy
- Kinetic Energy (KE): The energy of motion. KE = 1/2 mv² (m = mass, v = velocity).
- Potential Energy (PE): Stored energy due to position. PE = mgh (m = mass, g = acceleration due to gravity, h = height).
- Conservation of Energy: Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it changes forms.
Thermodynamics
- First Law of Thermodynamics: Energy is conserved: ΔU = Q - W (U = internal energy, Q = heat added, W = work done by the system).
- Second Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy (disorder) always increases in an isolated system.
- Heat Transfer: Conduction (direct contact), Convection (fluid movement), Radiation (electromagnetic waves).
Waves and Oscillations
- Wave Properties: Amplitude (height), wavelength (distance between wave peaks), frequency (number of waves per second), speed.
- Simple Harmonic Motion: Repeating, cyclical motion like a pendulum or spring.
Electricity and Magnetism
- Ohm's Law: Relates voltage, current, and resistance: V = IR (V = voltage, I = current, R = resistance).
- Circuits: Series and parallel configurations affect voltage, current, and resistance.
- Magnetic Fields: Created by moving charges and magnets. Direction determined by the right-hand rule.
Modern Physics
- Theory of Relativity:
- Special Relativity: Time and space are relative; the speed of light is constant.
- General Relativity: Gravity is a curvature of spacetime.
- Quantum Mechanics: Describes the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic level. Key concepts: wave-particle duality, uncertainty principle, quantization.
Important Units
- Force: Newton (N)
- Energy: Joule (J)
- Power: Watt (W)
- Voltage: Volt (V)
- Current: Ampere (A)
- Resistance: Ohm (Ω)
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