Ch 1 Quiz Flashcards
(12 cards)
7 aspects of physics
- mechanics
- thermodynamics
- vibrations and wave phenomena
- optics
- electromagnetism
- relativity
- quantum mechanics
What is mechanics and example?
motion and its causes.
Ex: friction, weight, spinning or falling objects
What is thermodynamics and example?
heat and temperature.
Ex: engines, refrigerators, melting and freezing processes
What is vibrations and wave phenomena and example?
specific types of repetitive motions.
Ex: springs, pendulums, sound waves.
What is optics and example?
light.
Ex: mirrors, lenses, colors, astronomy
What is electromagnetism and example?
electricity, magnetism, and light.
Ex: electrical charge, circuitry, permanent magnets, electrical magnets
What is relativity and example?
particles moving at any speed, including very high speeds. Ex: particle collisions, particle accelerations, nuclear energy.
What is quantum mechanics and example?
behavior of submicroscopic particles.
Ex: atom and its parts.
Sig figs for addition and subtraction
the least decimal place
Sig figs for multiplication and division
the least sig figs
Metric prefixes to right of 10 to the zero
deci, centi, milli, micro, nano, pico
Metric prefixes to left of 10 to the zero
deca, hecto, kilo, mega, giga, tera
