Physics Concepts Matching Quiz

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Match the following terms related to electricity with their descriptions:

Electric Current = The flow of electric charge in a conductor Electric Potential Difference = The work done to move a charge between two points Ammeter = A device used to measure electric current Voltmeter = A device used to measure voltage

Match the type of electric current with its characteristics:

Direct Current (DC) = Constant flow in one direction Alternating Current (AC) = Reverses direction periodically Conventional Current = Flow of positive charge Electron Flow Current = Flow of negative charge

Match the following terms to their physics principles:

Ohm's Law = Relationship between voltage, current and resistance Faraday's Law = Changing magnetic field induces electric current Lenz's Law = Induced current opposes the change that produced it Mechanical Resonance = Increase in amplitude when external force matches natural frequency

Match the following terms with their relevant meaning:

Electric Charge = Causes force in an electric field Electrical Circuit = Path for electric current Magnetism = Force due to magnetic field Electromagnetism = Relationship between electric currents and magnetic fields Signup and view all the answers

Match the device to its function in electrical circuits:

Transformer = Changes the AC voltage using induction Ammeter = Measures current in a circuit Voltmeter = Measures voltage between two points Resistor = Provides resistance in a circuit Signup and view all the answers

Match the following wave properties with their definitions:

Wavelength = Distance between successive crests or troughs Frequency = Number of wave cycles per second Period = Time for one complete wave cycle Amplitude = Maximum displacement from equilibrium Signup and view all the answers

Match the wave types with their primary particle motion:

Transverse Wave = Particle motion perpendicular to wave direction Longitudinal Wave = Particle motion parallel to wave direction Standing Wave = Wave pattern with nodes and antinodes Sound Wave = A mechanical wave that propagates a pressure wave in a medium Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to sound speed with their descriptions:

Speed of Sound = The speed at which sound travels through a medium Sound Barrier = Increase in aerodynamic drag approaching sound speed Mach Number = Ratio of object speed to the speed of sound Sonic Boom = Sound wave produced by supersonic speeds Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sound phenomena with their characteristics:

Doppler Effect = Change in wave frequency due to relative source-observer motion Interference = Combination of two or more waves Reflection = Bouncing back of a wave Transmission = Movement of waves through a medium Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms with their descriptions related to wave motion:

Cycle = A complete wave oscillation Principle of Superposition = Resultant wave is the sum of wave displacements Natural Frequency = Frequency at which an object naturally vibrates Mechanical Resonance = Increase in amplitude at matching natural frequency Signup and view all the answers

Match the following wave related concepts with their meanings:

Wave = A disturbance that transfers energy Simple Harmonic Motion = Oscillatory motion under restoring force Sound Intensity = Power per unit area of a sound wave Noise = Random or unwanted sound Signup and view all the answers

Match the parts of a single wave cycle with their definitions

Crest = The highest point of a wave Trough = The lowest point of a wave Node = Points with no displacement in standing wave Antinode = Points with maximum displacement in standing wave Signup and view all the answers

Match the formulas with the name of concept it represents:

$v = fλ$ = Wave Equation $M = \frac{v_{object}}{v_{sound}}$ = Mach Number $f = \frac{1}{T}$ = Frequency Formula $T = \frac{1}{f}$ = Period Formula Signup and view all the answers

Match each step in vector addition with its description.

Break down each vector = Separate vectors into x and y components Determine $x_{total}$ and $y_{total}$ = Calculate the sum of all x and y components Sketch a new A = Create a vector from the total x and y components Calculate magnitude of the resultant = Use Pythagorean theorem to find the magnitude Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions to their correct components in vector addition.

Resolving vectors = Breaking vectors into x and y components Summing components = Combining all x and y components Pythagorean theorem = Finding resultant vector magnitude tan ratio = Determining resultant vector heading Signup and view all the answers

Match the mathematical methods with their respective use in finding the resultant vector.

Summing x and y components = Calculate $x_{total}$ and $y_{total}$ Pythagorean = Find the magnitude of resultant vector Tan Ratio = Find the direction of resultant vector Sketching = To visualize the resultant vector Signup and view all the answers

Match the vector calculations with the correct step.

Find x and y components = Step 1 Add the x and y components = Step 2 New vector from totals = Step 3 Calculate magnitude = Step 4 Signup and view all the answers

Match the described action with their respective outcome in vector calculations.

Breaking down vectors = Individual x and y components Sum of x and y components = Totals of all x and y components Pythagorean theorem calculation = Magnitude of the resultant vector Tangent ratio calculation = Direction of the resultant vector Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions related to forces:

Force = An interaction that, when unopposed, will change the motion of an object. Mass = The amount of matter in an object. Weight = The force of gravity acting on an object. Normal Force = The perpendicular force exerted by a surface on an object. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of energy with their descriptions:

Kinetic Energy = Energy of motion. Potential Energy = Stored energy due to position or configuration. Thermal Energy = Energy due to temperature and heat. Radiant Energy = Energy in electromagnetic waves. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

Work = Transfer of energy when force is applied over a distance. Power = The rate at which energy is transferred or work is done. Efficiency = Ratio of useful energy output to total energy input. Law of Conservation of Energy = Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed. Signup and view all the answers

Match the different forces with their description:

Gravity = Attraction between objects with mass. Force of Friction = Force opposing motion between surfaces. Kinetic Friction = Frictional force when objects move. Static Friction = Frictional force that prevents an object from moving. Signup and view all the answers

Match these types of potential energy with what they describe:

Gravitational Potential Energy = Energy due to an object's height. Elastic Potential Energy = Energy in stretched or compressed objects. Chemical Potential Energy = Energy in chemical bonds. Electric Potential Energy = Energy due to electric charge positions. Signup and view all the answers

Match these terms with their corresponding formulas:

Force equal to mass times acceleration = $F = ma$ Weight = $W = mg$ Kinetic Energy = $KE = 1/2 mv^2$ Gravitational Potential Energy = $PE = mgh$ Signup and view all the answers

Match these fundamental physics concepts to their description:

Free Body Diagram (FBD) = Diagram showing all forces on an object. Universal Gravitational Constant (G) = Constant in Newton's law of gravitation. Gravitational Field strength (g) = Acceleration due to gravity at a location. Apparent Weight = Weight perceived in a non-inertial frame Signup and view all the answers

Match the following advanced concepts relating to the universe with their descriptions:

Singularity = Point of infinite density/gravitational forces. Theory of Everything (TOE) = Unifies all fundamental forces. Big Bang = Theory for origin of universe. Big Crunch = Potential end of the universe. Signup and view all the answers

Match fundamental forces with their basic description:

Gravity = Attraction between masses. Electromagnetic Force = Force acting between charged particles Strong Nuclear Force = Holds atomic nuclei together. Weak Nuclear Force = Responsible for radioactive decay. Signup and view all the answers

Match these terms with the descriptions related to energy:

Matter = Anything that has mass and occupies space. Energy (€) = The ability to do work. Total Mechanical Energy = Sum of kinetic and potential energy. Nuclear Potential Energy = Energy stored in atomic nuclei. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following kinematic variables with their standard units:

Displacement = meters (m) Velocity = meters per second (m/s) Acceleration = meters per second squared (m/s²) Time = seconds (s) Signup and view all the answers

Match each variable with its symbol:

Displacement = d Final velocity = vf Initial velocity = vi Acceleration = a Signup and view all the answers

Match the equation number with key variables it uses:

Equation 1 = vf, vi, a, t Equation 2 = d, vf, vi, t Equation 3 = d, vi, a, t Equation 5 = vf, vi, a, d Signup and view all the answers

Match the scenario with the correct initial velocity:

A car starts from rest = $v_i = 0$ A plane takes off from rest = $v_i = 0$ A ball is thrown = $v_i > 0$ A car is stopping = $v_i > 0$ Signup and view all the answers

Match the use of variable with the type of equation:

Time is unknown = Equation 5 should be used Final velocity is unknown = Equation 3 should be used Initial velocity is unknown = Equation 4 should be used Acceleration is not used = Equation 2 should be used Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Kinematics = Study of motion without considering forces Dynamics = Study of forces and their effects on motion Statics = Study of forces in systems at rest Mechanics = Branch of physics dealing with motion and forces Signup and view all the answers

Match the following measures with their properties:

Scalar Measure = Quantity with only magnitude Vectorial Measure = Quantity with both magnitude and direction Distance = Total path length traveled Displacement = Shortest path with direction Signup and view all the answers

Match the following physics terms with their definitions:

Speed = Rate at which an object moves Velocity = Speed with a specified direction Acceleration = Rate of change of velocity over time Position = Location of an object in a reference frame Signup and view all the answers

Match the following motion concepts to their definitions:

Uniform Motion = Motion at a constant velocity Non-uniform Motion = Motion with changing velocity or acceleration Tangent = A line that touches a curve at one point Secant = A line that cuts through a curve at multiple points Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with the system definitions:

Metric = System of measurement using meters Imperial = System of measurement using feet/inches Orthogonal System = Coordinate system with perpendicular axes Vectorial Diagram = Graphical vector representation Signup and view all the answers

Match the term to the type of graph:

Position vs. Time Graph = Shows how object's position changes over time Velocity vs. Time Graph = Shows an object's velocity over time Acceleration vs. Time Graph = Depicts how acceleration changes over time Vector Resultant = The sum of two or more vectors Signup and view all the answers

Match the physics terms to their corresponding descriptions:

Classical Physics = Physics before quantum mechanics and relativity Modern Physics = Study of quantum mechanics and relativity Inertia = Object's resistance to changes in motion Newton's First Law = Object remains at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by a force Signup and view all the answers

Match the components of a vector:

X-Component = Horizontal part of a vector Y-Component = Vertical part of a vector Vector = Quantity with both magnitude and direction Projectile Motion = Curved motion of an object in free fall under gravity Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Force and Energy

Force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma).
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
Free Body Diagram (FBD) - A diagram showing all forces acting on an object.
Gravity - The force of attraction between objects with mass.
Mass - The amount of matter in an object.
Weight - The force of gravity acting on an object's mass (W = mg).
Universal Gravitational Constant (G) - The constant in Newton's law of gravitation.
Universal Law of Gravity - The force between two masses is proportional to their product and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
Normal Force - The perpendicular force exerted by a surface on an object.
Force of Friction - A force opposing motion between surfaces in contact.
Coefficient of Friction - A ratio describing how much friction two surfaces produce.
Kinetic Friction - The frictional force when objects are moving.
Static Friction - The frictional force that prevents an object from starting to move.
Apparent Weight - The weight of an object as perceived in a non-inertial frame.
Four Fundamental Forces - Gravity, electromagnetic force, strong nuclear force, weak nuclear force.
Singularity - A point where density and gravitational forces are infinite.
Theory of Everything (TOE) - A hypothetical framework that unifies all fundamental forces.
Big Bang/Big Crunch - Theories explaining the origin and potential end of the universe.

Energy

Matter - Anything that has mass and occupies space.
Energy (E) - The ability to do work.
Work - The transfer of energy when a force is applied over a distance.
Kinetic Energy (KE) - Energy of motion (KE = 1/2 mv²).
Potential Energy - Energy due to temperature, position, or configuration.
Gravitational Potential Energy - Energy stored due to an object's height (PE = mgh).
Elastic Potential Energy - Energy stored in stretched or compressed objects.
Chemical Potential Energy - Energy stored in chemical bonds.
Electric Potential Energy - Energy stored in electric charge positions.
Magnetic Potential Energy - Energy stored in a magnetic field.
Nuclear Energy - Energy in electromagnetic waves.
Radiant Energy - Energy in electromagnetic waves.
Power - The rate at which energy is transferred or work is done (P = W/t).
Law of Conservation of Energy - Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
Total Mechanical Energy - The sum of kinetic and potential energy in a system.
Efficiency (%) - The ratio of useful energy output to total energy input.

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