Physics Flashcards

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atmospheric pressure formula

A

densityaccerlerationheight

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myopia (nearsightedness)

A

eye forms an image of distant objects at a focal point in front of retina
corrected with diverging concave lens

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hyperopia (farsightedness)

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can’t see nearby objects. Corrected by placing converging convex lens in front of eye

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4
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polarization

A

alignment of transverse wave oscillations in a particular orientation along the x,y,z, axis
transverse waves cause oscillations perpendicular to the direction of propagation

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5
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wavelength for one open one closed pipe + both closed pipes

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wavelength = 4*L/n
n= odd numbers only

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6
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frequency +wavelength for waves in open pipes and strings

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f=velocity/wavelength
=n*v/2L
wavelength: 2L/n

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7
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lens equation

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1/focal length= 1/object +1/image

converging (convex): positive
diverging (concave): negative F=-f

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8
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conductors vs insulators

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conductors facilitate electrical current whereas insulators inhibit electrical current

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