Physical World Flashcards
What are the two domains of interest in Physics
Microscopic and macroscopic
What are the two principle Thrust in Physics
Unification and reduction
Steam / diesel / petrol engines
Laws of thermodynamics
Refrigerator
Laws of thermodynamics
Aeroplane
Bernoulli’s principal in fluid dynamics
Television and radio
Principle of communication system using electromagnetic waves
Rocket propulsion
Newton’s laws of motion
Computer
Digital logic
Laser
Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
Orbital motion of satellite
Kepler’s laws of planetary motion
Electron microscope
Wave nature of matter
Cyclotron
Electromagnetic force on charged particles
Nuclear reactor
Nuclear fission
Production of ultra high magnetic fields
Superconductivity
Electric generator and transformer
Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction
Sonar
Reflection of ultrasonic waves
Hydroelectric power
Conversion of gravitational potential energy into electrical energy
Pressure cooker
Rising of boiling point of water by increasing pressure
Photocell
Photoelectric effect
Range of strong nuclear force
10^-15 m
Range of electromagnetic force
10^-16 m
Range of electromagnetic force
Infinite
Range of gravitational force
Infinite
Particles of strong nuclear force
Nucleon
