Module 1 Flashcards
It is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through space and time, along with related concepts such as energy and force.
Physics
It is the study of nature in an attempt to understand how the universe behaves.
Physics
It aims to describe the function of everything around us, from the movement of tiny charged particles to the motion of people, cars, and spaceships.
Physics
True or False. Physics cannot describe almost everything around us quite accurately by the laws of physics.
False
It is a representation of something that is often too difficult (or impossible to display directly.
Model
It is an explanation for patterns in nature that is supported by scientific evidence and verified multiple times by various groups of researchers.
Theory
Some of them include models to help visualize phenomena, whereas others do not.
Theory
It uses concise language to describe a generalized pattern in nature that is supported by scientific evidence and repeated experiment.
Law
It can be often expressed in the form of a single mathematical equation.
Law
Determine if it is a law or theory. The _____ of gravity states that every time you drop an apple, it will fall to the ground.
law
Determine whether it is a law or a theory. The _____ of gravity is the explanation as to why the apple falls to the ground.
theory
A law is an ________. A theory is an ________.
observation and explanation
Physics can be split up into:
- Applied Physics
- Theoretical Physics
- Experimental Physics
It is a branch of physics that employs mathematical models and abstractions of physical objects and systems to rationalize, explain, and predict natural phenomena.
Theoretical Physics
Give three examples of theoretical physics.
- Einstein-Rosen Bridge (Wormhole)
- Big Bang Theory
- Theory of Relativity
It uses methods in observations and experiments, as well as tools in experimentations to study these physical phenomena.
Experimental Physics
It is involved in testing the predictions generated by theoretical physics by devising appropriate experiments.
Experimental Physics
Give two examples of Experimental Physics.
- Faraday Cage
- Cavendish Experiment
It is the application of physical theories to problem-solving.
Applied Physics
It is the use of theoretical knowledge of the properties of physical bodies with the intention of achieving a particular technological or practical goal.
Applied Physics
Give two examples of Applied Physics.
- Rockets
- Ship buoyancy
What are the main categories of physics?
- Mechanics
- Electromagnetism
- Optics
- Acoustics
- Thermodynamcis
It is a branch of Physics concerned with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the special case in which a body remains at rest.
Mechanics
It is a branch of physics that deals with the electromagnetic force that occurs between electrically charged particles.
Electromagnetism
It is a branch of physics that studies electromagnetic radiation, its interactions with matter, and instruments used to gather information due to these interactions.
Optics
The study of sight.
Optics
It is a branch of physics that deals with the study of mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids including topics such as vibration, sound, ultrasound, and infrasound.
Acoustics
It is a branch of physics that deals with heat, work, and temperature, and their relation to energy, entropy, and the physical properties of matter and radiation.
Thermodynamics
He performed fundamental observations, experiments, and mathematical analyses in astronomy and physics.
Galileo Galilei (1564 - 1642)
He is most known for his discovery of the four most massive moons of Jupiter.
Galileo Galilei (1564 - 1642)
What is the most known discovery of Galileo Galilei?
discovery of four most massive moons of Jupiter
He discovered mountains and craters on the moon and the phases of Venus.
Galileo Galilei (1564 - 1642)
He discovered that our planet has two magnetic poles.
William Gilbert (1544 - 1603)
He defined the magnetic poles correctly and established that the earth behaves like a giant magnet.
William Gilbert (1544 - 1603)
He characterized two kinds of electric charge, which he named “positive” and “negative”.
Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790)
He invented the “The Lightning Rod”
Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790)
He discovered that when a pointed object is held toward a charged object, it draws electricity from the object.
Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790)
He developed theories of gravitation and mechanics and invented differential calculus.
Sir Isaac Newton (1643 - 1727)`
He is known for his laws of motion.
Sir Isaac Newton (1643 - 1727)
He discovered electromagnetic induction and devised the first electrical transformer.
Michael Faraday (1791 - 1867)
In 1821, he invented the electric motor.
Michael Faraday (1791 - 1867)
When did Michael Faraday invent the electric motor?
1821
In 1831, he made the first dynamo, known as the Faraday disc, a forerunner of today’s electrical generator, when he discovered the induction of electrical currents.
Michael Faraday (1791 - 1867)
When did Michael Faraday invent the first dynamo?
1831
It is also known as the Faraday disc.
dynamo
He discovered and studied hydrogen.
Henry Cavendish (1731 - 1810)
He was the first to measure Newton’s gravitational constant; calculated the mass and mean density of Earth.
Henry Cavendish (1731 - 1810)
He developed the alternating-current power system that provides electricity for homes and buildings.
Nikola Tesla (1857 - 1943)
He also pioneered radio communication and was granted more than 100 U.S. patents.
Nikola Tesla (1857 - 1943)
A theoretical physicist who discovered the quantum of action, now known as Plancks’s constant, h, in 1900.
Max Planck (1858 - 1947)
He called the packets of energy “quanta” and he was able to determine that the energy of each quantum is equal to the frequency of the radiation by a universal constant that he derived, now known as Planck’s constant.
Max Planck (1858 - 1947)
Max Plack called the packets of energy ______.
quanta
What is the value of Planck’s constant?
6.62607015 * 10^-34 Joule-second
He explained Brownian motion and the photoelectric effect.
Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)
He contributed to the theory of atomic spectra.
Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)
He was famous for devising his theory of relativity, which revolutionized our understanding of space, time, gravity, and the universe.
Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)
What are the seven fundamental physical quantities?
- Length (m)
- Mass (kg)
- Time (s)
- Temperature (K)
- Amount of Substance (mol)
- Electric Current (A)
- Luminous Intensity (cd)
It can be defined as a measurement of the physical quantity of a substance.
Length
It is a quantitative measure of inertia; a fundamental property of all matter.
Mass
It is the duration of an event.
Time
It is the measure of hotness or coldness.
Temperature
It is a measure of the number of specified elementary entities.
Amount of Substance
It is the rate at which electrons flow past a point in a complete electrical circuit.
Electrical Current
It is the quality of visible light that is emitted in unit time per unit solid angle.
Luminous Intensity
French of International Standard of Units
Le Système International d’Unités
Enumerate the contents of the Physics Basic Kit.
- Stand Rod
- Stand Base
- Bosshead
- Universal Bosshead
- Scissors
- Cord
- Pointer
- Tape Measure
- Dynamometer
- Weigths (50 grams)
- Support Block
- Stopwatch
- Universal Pencil
- Leaf Spring
- Aluminum Block
- Metal Plate
Enumerate the contents of the Mechanics Kit.
- Pulley (100 mm & 50 mm)
- Set of Weights
- Helical Spring (25 N/m to 50 N/m)
- Clamping Block
- Bar Pendulum
- Balance Pan
