Chapter 1 Flashcards
How much do we know about the universe? (percentage)
4%
General physics is divided as
Mechanics and Properties of matter
Define Mechanics
The branch of physics known as mechanics is concerned with the investigation of motion under the influence of forces or displacements, as well as the subsequent consequences of the bodies on their surroundings.
What are the two branches of Mechanics?
Statistics and Dynamics
What are the two types of properties of matter?
General property and Special property
Examples of General properties
Weight, resistance, i cant translate the other two
Examples of Special properties of a solid material
Elasticity, rigidity, fragility etc
What is the special properties of a liquid
Viscosity, surface tension
What is the special properties of a gas
Viscosity
Describe Osmosis
Osmosis is a process by which the molecules of a solvent pass from a solution of low concentration to a solution of high concentration through a semi-permeable membrane.
Define Quasars
uasars are extremely powerful and distant active galactic nuclei
Define pulsars
Pulsars are highly magnetized rotating neutron stars
What are practical units
any of various electric and magnetic units selected for convenience as to size for use in actual practical measurements
Examples of practical units
kilometer and micron
Define light-year
the distance light travels in one year
What is the International proto-type meter
the distance between two lines on a standard bar of 90 percent platinum and 10 percent iridium