Physics Contract Flashcard

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What is Simple Harmonic Motion?

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Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) is a type of periodic motion where an object moves back and forth around an equilibrium position, with a restoring force proportional to the displacement from that position. Examples include a mass on a spring and a pendulum.

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What is Kinematics in ONE dimension?

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Kinematics in ONE dimension refers to the study of motion along a straight line, focusing on concepts such as displacement, velocity, acceleration, and time without considering the forces that cause the motion.

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What is Thermodynamics?

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Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with heat, work, temperature, and the statistical behavior of systems. It includes laws that describe how energy is transferred and transformed.

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What is Electrostatics?

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Electrostatics is the study of electric charges at rest. It involves understanding electric fields, forces between charges, and the behavior of charged objects.

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What is the EM Spectrum?

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The Electromagnetic Spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays, each differing in wavelength and frequency.

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What is Conservation of Energy?

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The Conservation of Energy principle states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another. The total energy of an isolated system remains constant.

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What is Conservation of Momentum?

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The Conservation of Momentum principle states that the total momentum of a closed system remains constant if no external forces act on it. This is crucial in analyzing collisions.

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What are Newton’s Laws of Motion?

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Newton's Laws of Motion are three physical laws that form the foundation for classical mechanics: 1) An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a force. 2) F=ma (force equals mass times acceleration). 3) For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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What is the role of an instructor in a Physics course?

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The instructor's role includes teaching concepts, guiding students through problem-solving, providing resources, and facilitating discussions to enhance understanding of physics topics.

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What activities are prohibited on computers during class?

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Students are not allowed to watch movies or play games on their computers during class to maintain focus on learning.