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What is the primary difference between speed and velocity?

  • Speed is calculated over an instantaneous time while velocity is not.
  • Speed is always constant while velocity can change.
  • Speed considers direction while velocity does not.
  • Speed is a scalar quantity while velocity is a vector quantity. (correct)

When is a particle said to have uniform acceleration?

  • When the total distance covered is zero.
  • When it moves in a straight line with constant speed.
  • When its velocity changes at a consistent rate over time. (correct)
  • When it stops accelerating after initial motion.

What does the area under a velocity-time graph represent?

  • The total acceleration of the particle.
  • The change in displacement.
  • The total distance covered by the particle. (correct)
  • The total speed of the particle during motion.

What is indicated by negative acceleration in motion?

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Which of the following accurately defines instantaneous speed?

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How is average speed calculated?

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What does a straight line on a velocity-time graph indicate?

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In the context of motion, what does 'deceleration' refer to?

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What is the effect of length contraction when considering the distance between two fixed objects in a relative frame?

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When does time dilation occur according to the principles outlined?

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Which of the following correctly describes a prerequisite for applying Lorentz transformations?

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In the context of length contraction, what is considered the 'proper distance'?

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Which scenario would not involve length contraction based on the definitions provided?

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When applying Lorentz transformations, what is the first step to follow?

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What is true regarding the relationship between proper time and observed time in time dilation?

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Which of these scenarios correctly describes when length contraction can be ignored?

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What is the dimension of velocity represented as in fundamental units?

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What is the correct unit for force according to derived quantities?

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Which equation correctly represents the dimension of specific heat capacity?

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What is the dimension of work done in terms of fundamental dimensions?

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What kind of quantity is the refractive index considered to be?

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How is the dimension of electric charge derived?

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Which derived unit corresponds to acceleration?

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What is the dimension of the quantity of heat represented in Joules?

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What does the sequence of symbols primarily signify?

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Which of the following interpretations could be inferred about the structure of the sequence?

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What might be a potential purpose of arranging symbols in such a disjointed manner?

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How does the incoherence of the symbols affect its potential analysis?

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What might a reader assume about the author's intent based on the form of the content?

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In analyzing a sequence like this, which analytical approach would likely be least effective?

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Considering the format, what could this arrangement indicate about potential communication methods?

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What potential audience might find value in decoding or interpreting such a sequence?

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What is the primary instruction given regarding the format of writing on the paper?

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Which of the following is explicitly discouraged?

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What is the significance of the phrase 'Do not write in either margin'?

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What can be inferred from the repeated instruction to write on both sides?

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How should the instructions about writing be interpreted?

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Which concept is best avoided when following the writing instructions?

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What conclusion can be drawn regarding the use of both sides of the paper?

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What key aspect should be prioritized when adhering to the writing instructions?

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What is the result of the cross product of vectors 𝑎⃗ and 𝑏⃗ in relation to the plane formed by them?

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Which of the following represents the correct relationship when calculating the cross product of two vectors?

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What happens to the laws of physics when coordinates undergo translation or rotation?

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What is the mathematical form for the component relationships in a new coordinate system given the equation 𝑟⃗ = 𝑎⃗ + 𝑏⃗?

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Which of the following statements is NOT true for the tensor of second rank?

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In the context of cross products, which of the following operations would yield a vector quantity?

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Which of the following best describes the change in direction of vectors under rotation?

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In vector mathematics, what does the notation $𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑒$ imply about magnitudes and angles in the context of cross products?

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When performing the cross product operation, which pair yields the result of the unit vector k?

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What kind of physical phenomena can be described using the concept of cross products?

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Flashcards

Relativity

The concept that the measurement of time and distance between events depends on the observer's frame of reference. This means that two observers moving relative to each other will disagree on the time intervals and distances measured between the same events.

Lorentz Transformations

A set of equations that describe how the position and time of an event are measured in two frames of reference moving at constant velocity relative to each other.

Length Contraction

The phenomenon that a moving object's length appears shorter in the direction of motion when observed from a stationary frame of reference.

Time Dilation

The phenomenon that time passes more slowly in a frame of reference that is moving relative to another frame of reference.

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Proper Distance

The distance between two points as measured by an observer in a frame where the two points are at rest.

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Proper Time

The time interval between two events as measured by an observer in a frame where the two events occur at the same location.

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Gamma Factor

The factor used in length contraction and time dilation that relates the measurements of distance and time in two frames of reference moving relative to each other.

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Rest Frame

A frame of reference where an object is at rest.

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Fundamental Quantity

A physical quantity that can be measured and expressed numerically.

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Unit

The standard unit for measuring a fundamental quantity.

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Dimension

The basic expression of a physical quantity in terms of fundamental quantities, represented by symbols like L, T, M, and K (for temperature).

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Derived Quantity

Derived by combining fundamental quantities through mathematical operations, e.g., velocity, acceleration, force, work done.

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Velocity

The rate of change of displacement with respect to time, calculated by dividing displacement by time.

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Acceleration

The rate of change of velocity with respect to time, calculated by dividing the change in velocity by the time taken.

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Quantity of Heat

A measure of the amount of heat energy transferred, represented by the symbol Q (the same symbol is unfortunately used to represent charge).

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Specific Heat Capacity

A measure of a substance's ability to absorb or release heat energy, calculated by dividing the amount of heat energy transferred by the mass and temperature change.

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Cross Product (a x b)

A vector perpendicular to the plane containing two other vectors, a and b. Its magnitude is the product of the magnitudes of a and b, and the sine of the angle between them.

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Tensor

The result of multiplying each component of one vector by each component of another vector. It's a mathematical tool for describing physical quantities like stress and strain.

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Second-Rank Tensor

A second-order tensor has 9 components, representing the interaction of two vectors.

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Vector

A physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction. It is represented as an arrow.

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Scalar

A scalar quantity has only magnitude, no direction.

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Vector Addition

The sum of two vectors is a new vector whose components are the sums of the corresponding components of the original vectors.

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Invariance of Physical Laws

The laws of physics remain unchanged regardless of the observer's reference frame (translation or rotation of coordinates).

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Translation of Coordinates

The process of shifting the reference frame, such as moving the origin without changing the orientation of the axes.

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Rotation of Coordinates

The process of rotating the coordinate axes, such as rotating the reference frame without changing the origin.

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Invariance of Vector Relations

Despite changes in the coordinate system (translation or rotation), the relationship between vectors remains the same.

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Displacement

The change in position of an object, including both the magnitude and direction.

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Time Interval

The time interval between the start and end of a motion.

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Average Speed

The ratio of the total distance covered to the time taken.

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Instantaneous Speed

The speed of a particle at a specific instant in time.

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Uniform Acceleration

A constant rate of change of velocity over time.

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Area under V-t Graph

The area under the velocity-time graph represents the total distance covered by a particle.

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Slope of V-t Graph

The slope or gradient of the velocity-time graph gives the acceleration of the particle.

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Principle of Relativity

The concept that the laws of physics remain the same regardless of the observer's reference frame, even when the frame is moving with constant velocity.

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Study Notes

Kinematics in Two Dimensions

  • Equations of motion in two-dimensional motion are used to relate the various components of the variables (displacement, acceleration, final and initial velocities, and time).
  • Examples of these equations are given to show how to find x and y components, and velocities.

Scalar and Vector Quantities

  • Key physical quantities like distance, speed, mass, and displacement are categorized as scalar quantities.
  • Displacement, velocity, acceleration, and force are categorized as vector quantities.
  • Vector quantities include both magnitude and direction, unlike scalar quantities.
  • Explanation is given of how to add and subtract vectors, using unit vectors.

Properties of Vectors

  • Scalars have only magnitude, while vectors have magnitude and direction.
  • Vectors are represented by bold face letters or letters with arrows (e.g. A or A).
  • The magnitude of a vector A is represented by | A| or ||A||.

Vector Multiplication

  • Two types of vector multiplication (scalar and cross products) are explained.
  • Includes how to determine magnitudes and angles between vectors.
  • Example problems given for use in calculations

Fundamental Quantities, Units and Dimensions

  • Examples of fundamental quantities include length/distance, temperature, time, electric current, mass and luminous intensity.
  • Fundamental units are the standard units used to measure fundamental quantities.
  • These include meter, second, kilogram, Kelvin, Ampere, mole, and candela.
  • Derived quantities are calculated using fundamental quantities; Velocity, for example, is based on length and time.

Lorentz Transformations

  • Length contraction and time dilation are explained.
  • Lorentz transformations are mathematical tools (formulae) used to convert between frames of reference that are movingrelative to one another.

Talk about the concept of Relativity

  • Lorentz transformations relate the position and time of a single event in one reference frame (S) to the position and time in another reference frame (S').
  • This transformation is important for calculating the effects of time dilation and length contraction of an object moving in a different frame of reference.
  • This methodology is based on the principle of constant velocity of light.

Conservation Principles

  • Mass, charge, momentum, and energy are conserved quantities.
  • These quantities are conserved in isolated systems (where there are no external forces).
  • Examples are provided to illustrate how conservation principles work.

Physics 115 Units and Dimension

  • Quantities (e.g. electric charge, temperature) are categorized into fundamental and derived quantities.
  • Fundamental quantities are quantities which in themselves do not comprise of other physical quantities. These are length/distance, time, mass, temperature, electric current, amount of substance, and luminous intensity.
  • Derived quantities are quantities which are obtained as a combination of fundamental physical quantities, e.g velocity, acceleration, and force.

Free Fall Acceleration

  • The effect of elimination of the other factors on motion.
  • The effect of factors such as (the object's shape, density) and mass.
  • Examples of calculations related to free fall acceleration are provided.

Projectile Motion

  • A projectile is an object that is projected at some initial velocity and then travels in a parabolic path under the influence of gravity.
  • Examples are given to explain to illustrate the equations of motion involved in projectile motion.

Relative Motion

  • Relative motion is the motion of an object with respect to a reference frame.
  • A reference frame is a coordinate system used to define the positions and motions of objects relative to it.
  • Examples are used to illustrate the motion.

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