Physics Knowledge and Understanding (HSC SSCE Physics): Flashcards
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Core subject matter of physics
Core subject matter of physics
Matter, energy, and their interactions
5 major areas of physics
5 major areas of physics
Mechanics, waves, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, quantum
5 core concepts linking all physics
5 core concepts linking all physics
Motion, forces, energy, conservation, quantisation
Projectile motion
Projectile motion
Motion under constant gravitational force, no air resistance
Centripetal force points
Centripetal force points
Towards the centre of the circular path
Motors convert energy
Motors convert energy
Electric potential energy to kinetic energy
Light's dual nature
Light's dual nature
Behaves as both wave and particle
Photons
Photons
Discrete particles of light carrying specific energy
Quantisation means
Quantisation means
Physical quantities exist in discrete amounts at quantum scales
relates
relates
Mass and energy (mass is a form of energy)
