Physics: Overview, Branches, and Newton's Laws

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भौतिकी क्या अध्यन करती है?

पदार्थ और ऊर्जा की प्रकृति और गुणों का अध्ययन (correct)

मानव और प्राणियों का अध्ययन

समय और प्रकृति के मूल सिद्धांतों का अध्ययन

पृथ्वी के प्राकृतिक वातावरण का अध्ययन

किस शाखा को 'समकालीन भौतिकी' कहा जाता है?

प्रकाश के संपर्क से संबंधित

न्यूटन के समय से संबंधित

मानवों के संपर्क से संबंधित

परमाणु और उपपरमाणु स्तर पर कणों के व्यवहार से संबंधित (correct)

मैकेनिक्स क्षेत्र में कौन-कौन से मुख्य उप-क्षेत्र होते हैं?

माइक्रो मैकेनिक्स और मैक्रो मैकेनिक्स (correct)

संरेखिक मैकेनिक्स और सरल मैकेनिक्स

प्रारंभिक मैकेनिक्स और प्रसिद्ध मैकेनिक

क्वांटम मैकेनिक्स और प्राचीन मैकेनिक्स

समकालीन मैकेनिक्स का मुख्य धारा क्या है?

प्रसिद्ध मैकेनिक्स Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Quantum Mechanics?

Studying the behavior of matter and energy at the smallest scales Signup and view all the answers

Which field benefits from the understanding of Mechanics in diagnosing diseases and developing treatments?

Medicine Signup and view all the answers

What does Mechanics help in predicting when applied to the field of Astronomy?

Studying the behavior of planets and stars Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding the principles of mechanics crucial in various fields?

To design and analyze structures, machines, and systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of mechanics?

Study of motion and forces Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of mechanics deals with objects moving at speeds much slower than the speed of light?

Classical Mechanics Signup and view all the answers

According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, what does the acceleration of an object depend on?

The net force acting on it and its mass Signup and view all the answers

What does Newton's Third Law of Motion state?

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction Signup and view all the answers

विभिन्न कणों की सूक्ष्म गुणों के बारे में बड़े समूहों के व्यवहार का अध्ययन किस उपशाखा से संबंधित है?

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न्यूटन के तीन गति के नियमों का सारांश क्या है?

पहला नियम: किसी प्रकर्ति के त्वरण में समानसूत्री है; दूसरा नियम: प्रत्येक क्रिया के लिए, समरुपीभावी प्रतिक्रिया होती है; तीसरा नियम: प्रत्येक प्रतिक्रिया के लिए, समान मात्रा में प्रकर्ति में प्रतिक्रिया होती है Signup and view all the answers

किसको 'पहला' Newton's law of motion कहा जाता है?

सम-संतुलन Signup and view all the answers

क्लासिकल भौतिकी किससे संबंधित है?

न्यूटन के गति के नियमों Signup and view all the answers

'Sāṅkhikīya mēkēniks' kis vigyaan ke ek shākhā hai?

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Study Notes

Overview of Physics

Physics is a natural science that studies the nature and properties of matter and energy. It is a fundamental science, meaning it is concerned with the basic principles that govern the natural world, such as space, time, matter, energy, and the interactions between them. Physics is a central science, because many other sciences rely on the principles of physics.

Physics is divided into two main branches:

Classical Physics: This branch deals with the study of matter and energy, and their interactions, under conditions where quantum effects are negligible. Classical physics is further divided into two main subfields: mechanics and electromagnetism.
Modern Physics: This branch deals with the study of the universe and its fundamental structure, at both the microscopic and macroscopic scales. Modern physics is also known as quantum physics, and it is concerned with the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic levels.

Mechanics

Mechanics is a subfield of physics that deals with the study of motion and its causes, usually described by Newton's three laws of motion. Mechanics is further divided into two main subfields:

Classical Mechanics: This subfield deals with the behavior of macroscopic objects, such as vehicles and buildings. Classical mechanics is based on Newton's laws of motion and provides a description of the motion of objects under the influence of forces.
Statistical Mechanics: This subfield deals with the study of the behavior of large aggregates of particles, such as gases and solids. Statistical mechanics is a branch of physics that seeks to explain the macroscopic properties of matter in terms of the microscopic properties of its constituent particles.

Newton's Laws of Motion

Newton's laws of motion are three fundamental principles that form the basis for classical mechanics. These laws describe the relationship between a body and the forces acting upon it, and they can be summarized as follows:

First Law: An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion, with the same speed and in the same direction, unless acted upon by a force.
Second Law: The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.
Third Law: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Conclusion

Physics is a vast field of study that explores the fundamental principles that govern the natural world. It is divided into two main branches: classical physics, which deals with macroscopic objects and their interactions, and modern physics, which deals with the microscopic world and the universe as a whole. Mechanics, a subfield of physics, focuses on the study of motion and its causes, and it is based on Newton's three laws of motion. Understanding the principles of physics is essential for many areas of science and technology, as it provides a foundation for the development of new technologies and the advancement of human knowledge.