Physics Study Guides

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87 Study Guides
24 Beginner
63 Intermediate
0 Advanced

Beginner Level

24 topics

Action and Reaction

beginner

The concept of action and reaction, also known as Newton's third law, states that every action has an equal and…

2 hours
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Earth's Gravity

beginner

Earth's gravity is a fundamental force that attracts objects towards its center, playing a crucial role in keeping us…

2 hours
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Electric Motor Basics

beginner

Electric Motor Fundamentals cover the basic principles of how electric motors operate, including the interaction…

3 hours
6 flashcards

Electric Voltage and Current

beginner

The fundamental concepts in electrical engineering that describe the flow of electric charge, including the differences…

2 hours
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Electrical Circuits

beginner

The path through which electric current flows, including the components, such as wires, switches, and loads, and the…

3 hours
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Electrical Conductivity

beginner

Electrical conductivity is a measure of a material's ability to conduct an electric current, defined as the reciprocal…

2 hours
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Energy Conversion Basics

beginner

Energy conversion refers to the process of changing energy from one form to another and is commonly quantified using…

2 hours
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Force and Acceleration

beginner

The concept of force and acceleration is crucial in understanding how objects move and respond to different forces.

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Forces and Motion

beginner

Forces and motion is a fundamental concept in Physics that deals with the relationship between forces, mass, and…

3 hours
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Friction Behavior Demonstration

beginner

Friction Behavior Demonstration involves using a flat surface with escaping gas to reduce friction, allowing objects to…

2 hours
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Heat Transfer

beginner

The process by which energy is transferred from one body to another due to a temperature difference, including the…

2 hours
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Introduction to Physics History

beginner

This topic covers the historical development of Physics, including key figures such as Isaac Newton and their…

2 hours
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Law of Inertia

beginner

The Law of Inertia states that an object at rest will remain at rest, and an object in motion will continue to move…

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Newton's Second Law

beginner

Newton's Second Law explains how forces affect the motion of objects, relating the force applied to an object, its…

2 hours
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Ohm's Law and Resistance

beginner

Ohm's Law is a fundamental principle in electrical engineering that states the current through a conductor between two…

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Pressure in Physics

beginner

Pressure is defined as the force applied per unit area on a surface, commonly measured in Pascals (Pa) in the metric…

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States of Matter

beginner

States of Matter refer to the physical forms substances can exist in, such as solid, liquid, and gas.

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Subatomic Particles

beginner

The fundamental components of atoms, including electrons, protons, and neutrons, their properties, and the experiments…

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Thermal Equilibrium

beginner

Thermal equilibrium is a state in which two or more bodies in thermal contact no longer exchange energy in the form of…

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Understanding Friction

beginner

Friction in Physics refers to the force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

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Understanding Inertia

beginner

Inertia is a fundamental concept in Physics where objects resist changes in their state of motion, meaning they do not…

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Unit Systems in Measurement

beginner

Unit systems in measurement refer to standardized units used to quantify physical properties, such as mass, volume, and…

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Units of Measurement

beginner

Units of measurement in physics are standardized quantities used to describe physical properties, enabling consistent…

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Wave Amplitude

beginner

Wave amplitude refers to the maximum extent of a wave's displacement from its rest position, reflecting the wave's…

2 hours
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Intermediate Level

63 topics

Absolute Zero

intermediate

Absolute zero is the theoretical temperature at which all molecular motion ceases, corresponding to 0 Kelvin or -273.

2 hours
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Angular Momentum in Rolling

intermediate

The rotational analog of linear momentum, considering the effects of rolling objects on angular velocity and…

2 hours
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Atmospheric Density and Pressure

intermediate

Atmospheric density refers to the mass of air per unit volume, which decreases with altitude, while atmospheric…

2 hours
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Axes of Rotation and Movement

intermediate

The axes around which movements occur in different planes, including the frontal, sagittal, and vertical axes, and how…

2 hours
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Bicycle Motion Dynamics

intermediate

Bicycle motion dynamics involves the study of the physical principles that govern the movement of a bicycle, including…

3 hours
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Blackbody Radiation

intermediate

A phenomenon where an idealized object emits electromagnetic radiation due to its temperature, characterized by a…

3 hours
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Classical Mechanics Principles

intermediate

Classical mechanics principles cover Newton's Laws, the Principle of Least Action, Euler-Lagrange equations, and…

5 hours
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Conservation of Angular Momentum

intermediate

The principle stating that the total angular momentum of a closed system remains constant if no external torques act on…

2 hours
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Dielectric Charge Flow

intermediate

Capacitors store energy as electric field potential between conductors. Discharging a charged capacitor eliminates its…

2 hours
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Dielectric Properties of Materials

intermediate

The characteristics and behaviors of materials in response to electric fields, including polarization, dielectric…

3 hours
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Discovery of Subatomic Particles

intermediate

The historical experiments and findings that led to the identification and characterization of subatomic particles,…

3 hours
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Dynamics of Rolling Objects

intermediate

Study of forces and motion in objects that roll without slipping.

3 hours
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Einstein's Theory of Relativity

intermediate

Einstein's Theory of Relativity revolutionizes our understanding of time and space, positing that time is not absolute…

5 hours
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Electric Dipole and Potential Energy

intermediate

An electric dipole consists of two equal and opposite charges separated by a distance, and it creates an electric field…

2 hours
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Electric Field Effects

intermediate

Dielectric materials impact the flow of charge in electric fields. When a dielectric is inserted, charge flows onto…

2 hours
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Electric Field Induction

intermediate

Electric Field Effects on Charge explores how changing the distance between charged plates alters the electric field,…

2 hours
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Electric Fields and Dielectrics

intermediate

Electric field induction occurs in insulators, creating dipoles due to the rearrangement of electrons when subjected to…

3 hours
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Electrical Conductivity in Metals

intermediate

The study of the flow of electric current through metals, including the classical and quantum free-electron theories,…

2 hours
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Electrical Motor Functionality

intermediate

Understanding the mechanisms and applications of electrical motors.

3 hours
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Electrical Motor Principles

intermediate

This topic covers the fundamental principles of electrical motors, including the role of voltage in motor operation,…

3 hours
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Electrical Properties of Solids

intermediate

The behavior of electrical conduction in solid materials due to the arrangement of atoms and electron energy levels.

3 hours
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Electromagnetic Energy Conversion

intermediate

Electromagnetic energy conversion refers to the process of transforming electrical energy into mechanical energy or…

3 hours
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Electromagnetic Energy in Motors

intermediate

Electromagnetic energy in motor systems refers to the energy stored in the magnetic fields generated by electric…

3 hours
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Electromagnetic Waves

intermediate

The theory and characteristics of electromagnetic waves, including their production, propagation, and properties, such…

3 hours
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Electrostatic Potential

intermediate

Electrostatic potential is a measure of the work done in bringing a unit positive charge from infinity to a point in an…

2 hours
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Electrostatic Potential Energy

intermediate

Electrostatic potential energy is the energy stored in a system of charged particles due to their positions relative to…

2 hours
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Energy and Uncertainty

intermediate

This topic delves into energy and uncertainty in quantum mechanics, covering concepts like the Heisenberg Uncertainty…

3 hours
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Fluid Dynamics

intermediate

The branch of physics that deals with the study of fluids in motion, including the forces that act upon them, and the…

5 hours
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Fluid Flow

intermediate

The study of the behavior of fluids in motion, including the principles of fluid mechanics, flow regimes, and the…

3 hours
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Forces and Reactions

intermediate

The concept of forces and reactions applies to bicycle wheels, where each wheel forms an action-reaction pair with the…

3 hours
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Friction Coefficient Calculations

intermediate

Friction coefficient calculations involve determining the ratio of frictional force to the normal force acting on an…

2 hours
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Friction Coefficient Variations

intermediate

Friction coefficient variations due to factors like surface roughness, surface area, and object mass affect sliding…

2 hours
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Friction Forces Analysis

intermediate

Friction Forces Analysis involves examining the direction and magnitude of forces, such as gravitational and frictional…

3 hours
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Gravitational Force Analysis

intermediate

The study of the non-contact force of attraction between objects with mass, influenced by their masses and the distance…

3 hours
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Gravitational Force Mechanics

intermediate

The nature and behavior of gravitational force between masses, including its dependence on mass and distance.

3 hours
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Gravitational Interaction Dynamics

intermediate

The relationship between the distance of objects and the gravitational force exerted between them.

3 hours
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Gravitational Mass Interaction

intermediate

The relationship between the masses of two objects and the gravitational force between them, including the direct…

3 hours
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Holography Basics

intermediate

A technique that records the interference pattern produced by the intersection of light waves, allowing for the…

3 hours
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Hydrostatic Equilibrium

intermediate

Hydrostatic equilibrium explains pressure changes with altitude in fluids like liquids and gases.

2 hours
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Interlink of Energies in Rolling

intermediate

The relationship between translational, rotational, and total kinetic energies in rolling motion.

2 hours
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Kinetic Energy in Rotation

intermediate

The energy possessed by a rotating body due to its motion and mass distribution.

2 hours
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Lasers

intermediate

A device that produces an intense, directional beam of light by amplifying light through stimulated emission, with…

3 hours
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Magnetic Properties of Materials

intermediate

The characteristics and behaviors of materials in response to magnetic fields, including magnetization, hysteresis, and…

3 hours
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Magnetic and Spectral Properties

intermediate

Magnetic and spectral properties refer to the behaviors of materials in response to magnetic fields and their…

3 hours
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Mass, Heat, and Momentum Transfer

intermediate

The fundamental processes by which mass, heat, and momentum are transferred within a system, including conduction,…

5 hours
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Moment of Inertia

intermediate

The resistance of a body to angular acceleration, dependent on mass distribution relative to the axis of rotation.

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Newton's Laws of Motion

intermediate

Newton's Laws of Motion are fundamental principles in Physics that describe the relationship between a body and the…

2 hours
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Observer Effect

intermediate

The observer effect refers to changes in a subject's behavior that occur when they are aware they are being observed or…

2 hours
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Origins of Quantum Mechanics

intermediate

This topic explores the historical origins of quantum mechanics through phenomena like black-body radiation, the…

3 hours
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Power Generation and Distribution

intermediate

The processes and systems involved in producing and delivering electrical power, including the advantages and…

4 hours
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Principles of Refrigeration Systems

intermediate

The principles of refrigeration systems involve the thermodynamic processes that enable the extraction of heat from a…

3 hours
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Quantum Mechanics

intermediate

A branch of physics that studies the behavior of matter and energy at an atomic and subatomic level, including…

10 hours
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Rotational Dynamics

intermediate

Study of forces and torques affecting the motion of rotating bodies.

3 hours
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Solar Cell Efficiency

intermediate

Solar cell conversion efficiency is the ratio of the electrical output of a solar cell to the incident energy from…

3 hours
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Temperature Coefficient of Resistivity

intermediate

The temperature coefficient of resistivity is a measure of how the resistivity of a material changes with temperature,…

2 hours
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Thermal Conductivity

intermediate

Thermal conductivity refers to the ability of a material to conduct heat, which is critical in refrigeration systems to…

2 hours
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Thermodynamic Equilibrium

intermediate

A state of balance in a closed system where the Gibbs free energy is at its lowest possible value, indicating…

2 hours
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Thermodynamic Properties

intermediate

Thermodynamic properties are characteristics of a system that can be observed or measured, such as temperature,…

3 hours
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Thermodynamics of Refrigeration

intermediate

Thermodynamics of refrigeration systems involves the principles governing heat transfer and energy conversion in…

3 hours
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Universal Gravitation

intermediate

The principle that every particle in the universe attracts every other particle with a force proportional to the…

2 hours
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Viscous Properties of Fluids

intermediate

The characteristics of fluids that describe their resistance to flow, including viscosity, Newtonian and non-Newtonian…

2 hours
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Wave Particle Dualism

intermediate

The concept that particles, such as electrons, can exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties, supported by…

3 hours
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Wave-like Behavior of Electrons

intermediate

This topic focuses on the wave-like behavior of electrons, including electron diffraction phenomena like the…

3 hours
6 flashcards

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