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What does the term 'electromotive force' (emf) relate to?
Which equation is synonymous with the principle of mass-energy equivalence in special relativity?
In quantum mechanics, which concept states that particles exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties?
Which unit is used to measure power in the International System of Units (SI)?
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Which of the following is NOT an application of physics?
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What is the relationship between gravitational force and distance?
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Which of the following describes Newton's Second Law?
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What does kinetic energy depend on?
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Which law states that the entropy of an isolated system always increases?
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Which characteristic is NOT associated with waves?
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What is Ohm's Law used to describe?
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What does the strong nuclear force do?
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Which of the following best describes potential energy?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in Physics
Fundamental Forces
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Gravitational Force
- Acts between masses; proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
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Electromagnetic Force
- Acts between charged particles; includes electric forces and magnetic forces, responsible for light and chemical reactions.
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Weak Nuclear Force
- Responsible for radioactive decay and processes involving subatomic particles.
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Strong Nuclear Force
- Holds protons and neutrons together in the atomic nucleus; strongest force over 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 stays in motion unless acted on by a net external force.
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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.
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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)
- Stored energy based on position; gravitational 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 (Conservation of Energy)
- Energy is conserved in thermal processes; ΔU = Q - W (ΔU = change in internal energy, Q = heat added to the system, W = work done by the system).
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Second Law
- Entropy of an isolated system always increases; energy systems tend to evolve towards thermodynamic equilibrium.
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Third Law
- As temperature approaches absolute zero, the entropy of a perfect crystal approaches a constant minimum.
Wave Properties
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Wave Types
- Mechanical (requires a medium) vs. Electromagnetic (can travel through a vacuum).
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Key Characteristics
- Wavelength, frequency, amplitude, speed.
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Superposition Principle
- When two or more waves overlap, the resultant wave displacement is the sum of the individual displacements.
Electricity and Magnetism
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Ohm's Law
- V = IR (V = voltage, I = current, R = resistance).
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Kirchhoff's Laws
- Laws for current (junction rule) and voltage (loop rule) in electrical circuits.
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Electromagnetic Induction
- Generation of electromotive force (emf) due to a change in magnetic flux (Faraday’s Law).
Modern Physics
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Quantum Mechanics
- Describes physical properties of matter at the atomic and subatomic levels; introduces concepts like wave-particle duality and uncertainty principle.
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Relativity
- Special Relativity: Relationships between time, space, and speed; E=mc².
- General Relativity: Gravity as the curvature of spacetime.
Important Units
- Length: Meter (m)
- Mass: Kilogram (kg)
- Time: Second (s)
- Force: Newton (N)
- Energy: Joule (J)
- Power: Watt (W)
Applications of Physics
- Engineering and Technology
- Medicine (e.g., MRI, radiography)
- Environmental Science (e.g., climate modeling)
- Space Exploration (e.g., satellite technology)
These notes provide a concise overview of fundamental concepts in physics, essential principles, and key applications.
Fundamental Forces
- Gravitational Force: Attracts objects with mass, stronger for large masses.
- Electromagnetic Force: Acts between charged particles, responsible for light and chemical interactions.
- Weak Nuclear Force: Drives radioactive decay of atoms, involves subatomic particles.
- Strong Nuclear Force: Holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus, extremely strong at short distances.
Laws of Motion
- Newton's First Law: Objects at rest stay still, objects in motion stay in motion unless acted upon by a force.
- Newton's Second Law: 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: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Energy
- Kinetic Energy: Energy of motion, depends on mass and velocity.
- Potential Energy: Stored energy based on position, like gravitational potential energy due to height.
- Conservation of Energy: Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted between forms.
Thermodynamics
- First Law: Energy is conserved in thermal systems.
- Second Law: Entropy (disorder) of an isolated system always increases.
- Third Law: Entropy approaches a constant minimum as temperature approaches absolute zero.
Wave Properties
- Mechanical Waves: Need a medium (like air or water) to travel.
- Electromagnetic Waves: Can travel through a vacuum, like light waves.
- Key Wave Characteristics: Wavelength, frequency, amplitude, speed.
- Superposition Principle: When waves overlap, the resulting displacement is the sum of individual displacements.
Electricity and Magnetism
- Ohm's Law: Relates voltage, current, and resistance in a circuit.
- Kirchhoff's Laws: Describe current and voltage relationships in electrical circuits.
- Electromagnetic Induction: Producing electricity from a changing magnetic field.
Modern Physics
- Quantum Mechanics: Explains the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic levels.
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Relativity: Explores the relationship between space, time, and gravitation.
- Special Relativity: Deals with time and space depending on speed.
- General Relativity: Describes gravity as a curvature of spacetime.
Important Units
- Length: Meter (m)
- Mass: Kilogram (kg)
- Time: Second (s)
- Force: Newton (N)
- Energy: Joule (J)
- Power: Watt (W)
Applications of Physics
- Engineering and Technology: Building and designing structures and machines using physics principles.
- Medicine: Used in medical imaging techniques like MRI and X-rays.
- Environmental Science: Understanding climate change and modeling weather patterns.
- Space Exploration: Developing spacecraft and navigating through space.
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