What is the maximum height formula?
h = v 0 y 2 2 g . h = v 0 y 2 2 g . This equation defines the maximum height of a…
Why did Einstein not accept quantum mechanics?
Einstein always believed that everything is certain, and we can calculate everything. That’s why he rejected quantum mechanics, due to its factor of uncertainty. What did…
What is Aristotle’s contribution to physics?
One of Aristotle’s most persistent contributions to science, and indeed the core of his physics, was his theory of the elements, which endured until the end…
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What forces are involved in a collision?
In a collision between two objects, both objects experience forces that are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. Such forces often cause one object to speed up (gain momentum) and the other object to slow down (lose momentum). What are the 4 types of collisions? Collisions. Conservation of Momentum is a principle that is…
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What is the SI unit of tension?
The SI unit of Surface Tension is Newton per Meter or N/m. What does tension mean in physics? Tension is defined as the force transmitted through a rope, string or wire when pulled by forces acting from opposite sides. The tension force is directed over the length of the wire and pulls energy equally on…
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Is Physics Playground on Oculus Quest 2?
Physics Playground is available now on Oculus Quest via SideQuest. Is Physics Playground on Oculus? How do you get Boneworks on Oculus Quest 2? You can purchase the Oculus Link cable from the Meta Quest Accessories page. Download Oculus Software on your PC to be able to play PC games on Oculus Quest 2. Connect…
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What is a closed and open system in physics?
An open system can exchange both energy and matter with its surroundings. The stovetop example would be an open system, because heat and water vapor can be lost to the air. A closed system, on the other hand, can exchange only energy with its surroundings, not matter. What is a closed system in physics example?…
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What is lowercase g in physics?
g (lower case) Denotes gravity in mathematical notation. Specifically, g is the acceleration due to the local gravitational field – the force exerted by the Earth on a sky diver in free fall, for example. The sky diver experienced a force of 5 g. ( not “5 g’s”) What is the g value? The acceleration…
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What is the hardest subject?
The hardest degree subjects are Chemistry, Medicine, Architecture, Physics, Biomedical Science, Law, Neuroscience, Fine Arts, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Education, Computer Science and Philosophy. What are the 7 branches of physics? Mechanics. Mechanics is the branch of physics that deals with the motion of an object without or with the reference of force. Optics.…
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How do you calculate work done by gravity?
The work done by gravity is W=mgh. You were asked to estimate the work done, so you need to estimate values for the mass of this book and for the height of your table. My estimates were m=0.1 kg and h=0.8 m. What is the formula for rate of work? Rate of Work = 1…
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What is human body motion?
Most human motion involves a combination of two types of motion: translatory motion, also known as linear motion, and rotational motion, also known as angular motion. How does physics relate to the human body? The laws of physics are used to explain several bodily functions including the mechanics of muscles and body movements, fluid mechanics…
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What are the 7 types of energy waves?
The electromagnetic spectrum is generally divided into seven regions, in order of decreasing wavelength and increasing energy and frequency. The common designations are radio waves, microwaves, infrared (IR), visible light, ultraviolet (UV) light, X-rays and gamma-rays. What are the 4 types of waves in physics? Microwaves. X-ray. Radio waves. Ultraviolet waves. What are the 3…
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What does sigma mean in physics?
The unit of measurement usually given when talking about statistical significance is the standard deviation, expressed with the lowercase Greek letter sigma (σ). The term refers to the amount of variability in a given set of data: whether the data points are all clustered together, or very spread out. What is this symbol σ? Sigma…
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What is the unit of radius?
Radius is a straight line from the centre of the boundary ( Also know as circumference or perimeter) ot a circle or sphere . the above definition makes it clear that redius is a kind of length and as we know the si unit of length is meter (m) What is the SI unit for…
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What are the four laws of Physics?
Gravity. Electromagnetism. Weak Interaction (or Weak Nuclear Force) Strong Interaction (or Strong Nuclear Force) How many Physics laws are there? 34 Important Laws of Physics. What are 10 scientific laws? Big Bang Theory. Hubble’s Law of Cosmic Expansion. Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion. Universal Law of Gravitation. Newton’s Laws of Motion. Laws of Thermodynamics. Archimedes’…
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What is a tesla in physics?
Tesla (T) – Magnetic Field Intensity Unit. Definition: The International System unit of field intensity for magnetic fields is Tesla (T). One tesla (1 T) is defined as the field intensity generating one newton (N) of force per ampere (A) of current per meter of conductor: T = N × A-1 × m-1 = kg…
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How many theories of physics are there?
Theoretical physics attempts to understand the natural world by making a model of reality, used for rationalizing, explaining, and predicting physical phenomena in what are called “physical theories.” There are three types of theories in physics: mainstream theories, proposed theories and fringe theories. What is the main theory of physics? The pillars of modern physics,…
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What does Superpose mean in physics?
Superposition is the ability of a quantum system to be in multiple states at the same time until it is measured. Because the concept is difficult to understand, this essential principle of quantum mechanics is often illustrated by an experiment carried out in 1801 by the English physicist, Thomas Young. What does Superpose mean in…
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What is physics in the universe?
Physics of the Universe integrates physics with Earth and space science. Throughout the course, students apply fundamental physics concepts to better understand the impact of human activities on Earth’s systems and how forces, energy, and matter interact throughout the universe. Is physics the study of the universe? Physics encompasses the study of the universe from…
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How does grounding work?
Grounding works by leveraging the negative electrical properties of the ground. The ground on which you walk has a negative electrical charge. Therefore, it’s able to neutralize positively charged electricity. Grounding allows excess electricity to discharge through the ground. How do you ground an object in physics? What is the concept of grounding? Earthing (also…
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What is Physics Raycast Unity?
Raycast in Unity is a Physics function that projects a Ray into the scene, returning a boolean value if a target was successfully hit. When this happens, information about the hit, such as the distance, position or a reference to the object’s Transform, can be stored in a Raycast Hit variable for further use. Does…
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Why do we use p for momentum?
Choosing “I” as its symbol would lead to confusion with moment of inertia and inertia. For this reason the Germans and French chose “p” for momentum. What does P stand for physics? p = pressure. p = momentum. π = 3.14. Pa = pascal (pressure) Is P the momentum? The equation for momentum is written:…
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What does the sigma symbol mean?
1. Simple sum. The symbol Σ (sigma) is generally used to denote a sum of multiple terms. This symbol is generally accompanied by an index that varies to encompass all terms that must be considered in the sum. What is the formula of sigma in physics? Sigma Notation Formulas x∑i=1k=kn. What value is sigma? A…
