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What is the strongest fundamental force among the four identified in physics?
What is the strongest fundamental force among the four identified in physics?
Which of the following equations represents kinetic energy?
Which of the following equations represents kinetic energy?
According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, what does F = ma indicate?
According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, what does F = ma indicate?
What type of wave has particles that move parallel to the direction of wave travel?
What type of wave has particles that move parallel to the direction of wave travel?
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What is the law that states energy cannot be created or destroyed?
What is the law that states energy cannot be created or destroyed?
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Which of the following is a method of heat transfer that involves fluid movement?
Which of the following is a method of heat transfer that involves fluid movement?
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What is the relationship described by Ohm's Law?
What is the relationship described by Ohm's Law?
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Which of the following statements describes the Weak Nuclear Force?
Which of the following statements describes the Weak Nuclear Force?
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What does the equation $E=mc^2$ represent?
What does the equation $E=mc^2$ represent?
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What is the SI unit for measuring electric current?
What is the SI unit for measuring electric current?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in Physics
Fundamental Forces
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Gravitational Force:
- Attraction between masses.
- Weakest force but infinite range.
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Electromagnetic Force:
- Interaction between charged particles.
- Responsible for electricity, magnetism, and light.
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Weak Nuclear Force:
- Involved in radioactive decay.
- Short range and affects subatomic particles.
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Strong Nuclear Force:
- Holds protons and neutrons together in nuclei.
- Strongest force but has a very short range.
Motion and Kinematics
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Newton’s Laws of Motion:
- An object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a force.
- F=ma (Force equals mass times acceleration).
- For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
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Kinematic Equations (for constant acceleration):
- ( v = u + at )
- ( s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2 )
- ( v^2 = u^2 + 2as )
Energy
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Kinetic Energy (KE):
- ( KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 )
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Potential Energy (PE):
- Gravitational: ( PE = mgh )
- Elastic: ( PE = \frac{1}{2}kx^2 )
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Law of Conservation of Energy: Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
Waves and Sound
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Wave Properties:
- Wavelength, frequency, amplitude, speed.
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Types of Waves:
- Transverse: Particles move perpendicular to wave direction (e.g., light).
- Longitudinal: Particles move parallel to wave direction (e.g., sound).
Thermodynamics
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Laws of Thermodynamics:
- Energy cannot be created/destroyed.
- The entropy of an isolated system always increases.
- Absolute zero cannot be reached.
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Heat Transfer:
- Conduction: Transfer through direct contact.
- Convection: Transfer through fluid movement.
- Radiation: Transfer via electromagnetic waves.
Electricity and Magnetism
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Ohm’s Law:
- ( V = IR ) (Voltage = Current × Resistance).
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Circuit Elements:
- Resistors, capacitors, inductors.
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Magnetic Fields:
- Produced by moving charges; affects other charged particles.
Modern Physics
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Quantum Mechanics:
- Describes behavior of particles at atomic scales.
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Theory of Relativity:
- Einstein’s theories of Special and General relativity.
- Time dilation and mass-energy equivalence ( E=mc^2 ).
Important Measurements
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SI Units:
- Length (meter), mass (kilogram), time (second), electric current (ampere), temperature (kelvin), amount of substance (mole), luminous intensity (candela).
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Common Abbreviations:
- Joule (J) for energy, Newton (N) for force, Watt (W) for power.
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Test your understanding of fundamental forces, motion, and energy in physics. This quiz covers essential concepts such as Newton's laws, kinetic energy, and the different types of forces that govern physical interactions. Perfect for students looking to strengthen their grasp on key physics principles.
