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What is the relationship expressed by Ohm's Law?
What is the relationship expressed by Ohm's Law?
Which of the following describes how magnetic fields are created?
Which of the following describes how magnetic fields are created?
What does a change in magnetic field induce in a conductor?
What does a change in magnetic field induce in a conductor?
Which unit is used to measure electric charge?
Which unit is used to measure electric charge?
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What is the approximate value of the speed of light in meters per second?
What is the approximate value of the speed of light in meters per second?
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Which fundamental force is responsible for holding protons and neutrons together in the nucleus?
Which fundamental force is responsible for holding protons and neutrons together in the nucleus?
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What is the formula for calculating Kinetic Energy?
What is the formula for calculating Kinetic Energy?
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According to Newton's Second Law, how is force defined?
According to Newton's Second Law, how is force defined?
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Which of the following laws states that energy in a closed system is constant?
Which of the following laws states that energy in a closed system is constant?
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What phenomenon describes the increase in entropy of an isolated system?
What phenomenon describes the increase in entropy of an isolated system?
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Which of the following types of waves can propagate through a vacuum?
Which of the following types of waves can propagate through a vacuum?
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What does the Uncertainty Principle in quantum mechanics state?
What does the Uncertainty Principle in quantum mechanics state?
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What describes gravity in the context of General Relativity?
What describes gravity in the context of General Relativity?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in Physics
Fundamental Forces
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Gravitational Force
- Attraction between masses.
- Governed by Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation.
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Electromagnetic Force
- Interaction between charged particles.
- Described by Coulomb’s Law.
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Weak Nuclear Force
- Responsible for radioactive decay.
- Mediates processes like beta decay.
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Strong Nuclear Force
- Holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus.
- Operates at very short distances.
Laws of Motion
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Newton's First Law (Inertia)
- An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion continues in motion unless acted upon by a net 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's 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
- Energy of a moving object.
- Formula: KE = 1/2 mv² (m = mass, v = velocity).
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Potential Energy
- Stored energy based on position.
- Gravitational potential energy formula: PE = mgh (m = mass, g = gravitational acceleration, h = height).
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Conservation of Energy
- Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
Thermodynamics
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First Law (Conservation of Energy)
- Energy in a closed system is constant.
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Second Law
- Entropy of an isolated system always increases; heat cannot spontaneously flow from a colder body to a hotter one.
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Third Law
- As temperature approaches absolute zero, the entropy of a perfect crystal approaches zero.
Waves and Oscillations
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Wave Properties
- Wavelength, frequency, amplitude, speed.
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Types of Waves
- Transverse waves (e.g., light).
- Longitudinal waves (e.g., sound).
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Interference and Diffraction
- Superposition of waves can lead to constructive or destructive interference.
Relativity
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Special Relativity
- Laws of physics are the same in all inertial frames; speed of light is constant in a vacuum.
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General Relativity
- Gravity is the curvature of spacetime caused by mass.
Quantum Mechanics
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Wave-Particle Duality
- Particles exhibit both wave and particle properties.
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Uncertainty Principle
- It is impossible to simultaneously know both the position and momentum of a particle with perfect accuracy.
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Quantum Entanglement
- Particles can be correlated in such a way that the state of one instantly influences the state of another, regardless of distance.
Electricity and Magnetism
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Ohm’s Law
- V = IR (V = voltage, I = current, R = resistance).
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Magnetic Fields
- Created by moving electric charges.
- Governed by the Lorentz force law.
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Electromagnetic Induction
- Change in magnetic field can induce an electric current in a conductor.
Important Units
- Force: Newton (N)
- Energy: Joule (J)
- Power: Watt (W)
- Electric Charge: Coulomb (C)
- Mass: Kilogram (kg)
Key Constants
- Speed of Light (c): Approximately 3.00 x 10^8 m/s
- Gravitational Constant (G): 6.674 x 10^-11 N(m/kg)²
- Planck’s Constant (h): 6.626 x 10^-34 Js
This concise overview covers critical concepts and principles in physics, aiding in quick reference and study.
Fundamental Forces
- Gravitational Force: Attracts objects with mass. Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation describes this force.
- Electromagnetic Force: Acts between charged particles. Described by Coulomb’s Law.
- Weak Nuclear Force: Responsible for radioactive decay, mainly responsible for beta decay
- Strong Nuclear Force: Holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus. This force acts over very short distances.
Laws of Motion
- Newton's First Law (Inertia): An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
- Newton's Second Law (F = ma): The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.
- Newton's Third Law (Action-Reaction): For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Energy
- Kinetic Energy: Energy of motion. The formula is KE = 1/2 mv² where m is mass and v is velocity.
- Potential Energy: Stored energy related to an object's position. Gravitational potential energy formula: PE = mgh where m is mass, g is gravitational acceleration, h is height.
- Conservation of Energy: Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
Thermodynamics
- First Law ( Conservation of energy) : Energy in a closed system is constant.
- Second Law: Entropy of an isolated system always increases; heat cannot spontaneously flow from a colder to a hotter body.
- Third Law: As temperature approaches absolute zero, the entropy of a perfect crystal approaches zero.
Waves and Oscillations
- Wave Properties: Waves are characterized by wavelength (distance between crests), frequency (number of waves per second), amplitude (maximum displacement from rest), and speed.
- Types of Waves: Transverse waves (e.g., light) have oscillations perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. Longitudinal waves (e.g., sound) have oscillations parallel to the direction of wave propagation.
- Interference and Diffraction: Waves can interact, interfering constructively (amplifying) or destructively (canceling out). Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles.
Relativity
- Special Relativity: The laws of physics are the same for all observers in uniform motion. The speed of light in a vacuum is a constant for all inertial observers.
- General Relativity: Gravity is a consequence of the curvature of spacetime caused by mass and energy.
Quantum Mechanics
- Wave-Particle Duality: Particles exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties.
- Uncertainty Principle: You can't know both the position and momentum of a particle with perfect accuracy. There is an inherent uncertainty in these measurements.
- Quantum Entanglement: Particles can be linked in a way that the state of one instantly influences the state of another, regardless of the distance between them.
Electricity and Magnetism
- Ohm’s Law: V = IR where V is voltage (potential difference across a conductor), I is current (flow of electric charge), and R is resistance (opposition to current flow).
- Magnetic Fields: Created by moving electric charges. The Lorentz force law describes how magnetic fields affect charged particles.
- Electromagnetic Induction: Changing magnetic fields can induce an electric current in a conductor.
Important Units
- Force: Newton (N)
- Energy: Joule (J)
- Power: Watt (W)
- Electric Charge: Coulomb (C)
- Mass: Kilogram (kg)
Key Constants
- Speed of Light (c): Approximately 3.00 x 10^8 m/s
- Gravitational Constant (G): 6.674 x 10^-11 N(m/kg)²
- Planck’s Constant (h): 6.626 x 10^-34 Js
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