Equation Sheet For Quizzes and Tests

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Equation Sheet For Quizzes and Tests"

Transcription

1 hapter : Aluminum.70 g/cm 3 opper 8.96 g/cm 3 Iron 7.87 g/cm 3 Equation Sheet For Quizzes and Tests You must have memorized the unit prefix values and the formulas related to circles, spheres, and rectangles. density= mass volume ρ= m V Lead.34 g/cm 3 Water.00 g/cm 3 Seawater.03 g/cm 3 Mercury 3.6 g/cm 3 Gasoline g/cm 3 hapter : velocity =speed and direction change in position average velocity= change in time v= Δ x Δ t (unit: m/s= m s ) change of velocity average acceleration= time ā= Δ v Δ t acceleration has direction (unit: m/s = m s ) Assuming no acceleration, constant velocity, and initial position=0: distance=(velocity) (time) d=v t Assuming constant acceleration, initial velocity=0 and initial position= 0: velocity =(acceleration) ( time) v=a t distance= (acceleration) (time) d= at net force=(mass) (acceleration) F net =m a force has direction unit: newton, N= kg m s Weight is the downward force caused by gravity: weight=(mass) (acceleration due to gravity ) w=m g g=9.80m/ s at earth surface force on object A due to object B= force on object B due to object A F A due to B = F B due to A Momentum: momentum=(mass) (velocity ) p=m v momentum has direction change of momentum=(average force) (time of interaction ) Δ p= F Δ t conservation of total momentum in an isolated system: p total, before = p total, after ircular motion: centripetal acceleration= ( velocity) radius of circle a c = v r (mass) (velocity ) centripetal force= radius of circle F c = mv r Gravitational force in general: (one mass) (another mass) gravitational force=(constant) F=G m m G= N m (distance) d kg gravitational acceleration= (constant) (mass) distance g=g m d

2 hapter 3: Assuming constant force: work done by force=(force) (distance moved in direction of force) W=F d unit: joule, J=N m= kg m s power= work time P= W t unit: watt, W=J/s= J s change in gravitational potential energy=work=(weight) (change in height) PE=W =Fd=(m g) h=mgh kinetic energy= (mass) ( velocity) KE= m v If friction can be ignored, total energy is unchanged during free fall from height h: change in KE = change in PE m v =mg h so v= (g h) hapter 4: T F = 9 5 T +3 o F T = 5 9 (T F 3 o F) T K =T +73 o =T +73 K change in heat energy of H O=(mass) (specific heat) (change in temperature) Q=m cδ T c ice =0.50 cal g o c water =.00 cal g o c steam =0.48 cal g o H O fusion heat energy absorbed or released=(mass) (latent heat of H O fusion) Q=m L f L f =80 cal g H O vaporization heat energy absorbed or released=(mass) (latent heat of H O vaporization) Heat and mechanical energy conversion: Q=m L v L v =540 cal g food calorie=000 cal cal=4.86 J hapter 5: period= frequency T = f velocity =(wavelength) (frequency) velocity of sound v at temperature T =33 m/ s+(0.600 m ) T s o v =λ f speed of light in vacuum=c= m/ s (Using m/s is nearly always OK.) beat frequency=one frequency other frequency f beat =f f sound power sound intensity= area I= P A (an integer ) ( velocity of wave) resonant frequency of a string or an open pipe= (length) (an integer ) ( velocity of wave) resonant frequency of pipe with closed end= (length) f n = nv L f n = n v 4 L n=,, 3,... n=,, 3,...

3 hapter 6: quantity of charge=(number of electrons) (electron charge) q=ne=n ( ) unit: coulomb, oulomb s Law: (charge on object ) (charge on object ) electrical force=(constant)( (distance between objects) ) F=k q q k= N m d work to create potential difference electric potential difference= charge moved V = W q unit: volt, V = N quantity of charge moved electric current= time for the movement I= q t unit: ampere, A= s electric potential resistance= electric current R= V I unit: ohm, Ω= V A electric power consumed=(electric current) (electric potential) P=I V unit: watt, W=J/s= J s hapter 7: (electric power in W) (time in h) (rate in $/kw-h) electric cost= 000W /kw (primary voltage) voltage) =(secondary ( primary loops) (secondary loops) V p N p = V s N s (power in) = (power out) P in =P out (primary voltage) (primary current)=(secondary voltage) (secondary current) R total =R +R +R Resistances in series period= frequency T = f R total = R + R + R velocity =(wavelength) (frequency) speed of light in vacuum=(wavelength) (frequency) V p I p =V s I s Resistances in parallel c=λ f speed of light in vacuum=c= m/s m/s (Using m/s is nearly always OK.) angle of incidence=angle of reflection θ i =θ speed of light in vacuum r index of refraction= speed of light in material energy of photon=(planck's constant) (photon frequency) E photon =hf photon =( J s)f photon n= c v photon energy Planck's constant=h= J s momentum of a photon= speed of light p photon = E photon = h c λ photon hapter 8: wavelength =(constant) ( ) (number) λ =R ( ) n =( m ) ( ) n ommon energy unit used in atomic and nuclear physics: ev= J energy of n th energy of innermost orbit state orbit state= number squared E n = E n Planck's constant wavelength of massive particle= particle momentum n = 3.6 ev =Planck's constant (mass) ( velocity) = J n λ= h mv n=,, 3,

4 hapter 9: (no equations) hapter 0: hapter : atomic weight of element=periodic Table value with units of g/mol formula mass of compound=sum of atomic masses of atoms in the compound with units of g/mol mass in g moles of an element= atomic mass in g/mol mass in g moles of compound= formula mass in g/mol Avogadro's number= atoms or molecules per mol atomic mass of element (number of atoms of element) 00=% of element in compound formula mass of compound oncentration by volume: %solute= V solute V solvent 00 By mass: %solute= m solute m solvent 00 number of moles molarity M= L of water hapter : (no equations) unit: M, mol /L= mol L ph= log 0 [H 3 O + ] [H 3 O + ]=0 ph hapter 3: energy=(mass) (speed of light) E=m c

5 Symbols and Units English letters symbols (Usually shown italicized): x, y, and z mainly used for position r used for radial distance d used for linear distance l used for length w used for width and for weight h used for height s used for speed c used for the speed of light = m/s exactly, approximate value m/s c specific heat in J/kg K=J/kg o v used for velocity = speed with direction v average velocity a used for acceleration a average acceleration g used for gravitational acceleration (at the earth surface g= 9.8 m/s ) G used for the universal gravitation constant = N m /kg A used for area V used for volume and used for electrical potential (voltage) I used for electric current and for intensity (power per unit area) of sound or light R used for electrical resistance, the universal gas constant=8.3 J/mol K and the Rydberg constant= m - k B used for Boltzmann's constant=gas constant/n A =R/N A = J/K k coefficient in oulomb's law= N m / F used for force N used for normal (perpendicular) force N p, N s used for primary and secondary turn count in a transformer V p, V s used for primary and secondary voltages in a transformer n used for number of electrons and for the index of refraction of an optical medium m used for mass W used for work E used for energy and also for electric field KE kinetic energy PE potential energy U internal energy Q used for heat energy, usually measured in calories (cal) J conversion factor for calories to joules=4.86 J/cal (used in text, but can be confusing) P used for power (energy per unit time) p used for pressure (force per unit area) B used for magnetic field T used for temperature and period of cyclic motion h used for Planck's constant= J s f used for frequency q used for electric charge used for electrical capacitance L used for electrical inductance L f, L v used for heat of fusion (melting), and heat of vaporization (condensing) N A used for Avogadro's constant= number of atoms/mol or molecules/mol e used for the magnitude of electron charge= and base of natural logarithms=

6 Units (NOT italicized, these are easily confused with some of the quantity symbols given above): Unit Symbol Quantity meters m distance gram g mass second s time newton N=kg m/s force joule J=N m=kg m /s energy, work watt W=J/s power, energy per unit time coulomb electric charge celsius o temperature measured from freezing point of water kelvin K temperature measured from absolute zero ampere A=/s electric current, charge per unit time volt V=J/ electric voltage farad F=/V electrical capacitance henry H electrical inductance ohm Ω=V/A electrical resistance tesla T magnetic field hertz Hz=/s frequency, cycles per second radian rad angular measure, full circle has π radians pascal Pa=N/m pressure mole mol N A atoms or molecules Greek letter symbols: pi π = circumference of a circle divided by its diameter rho ρ used for density and resistivity alpha α, beta β, theta θ, and phi φ mainly used for angles alpha α, beta β, and gamma γ used for different kinds of radioactivity sigma σ used for standard deviation, uncertainty capital sigma Σ used to show summation omega ω used for angular frequency capital omega Ω used for the unit of electrical resistance epsilon ε and delta δ used for small changes capital delta Δ used for large changes mu μ used for coefficient of friction, prefix for micro (0-6 ) mu naught μ 0 permeability of free space=4π 0-7 H/m epsilon naught ε 0 permittivity of free space= F/m lambda λ used for wavelength

T m / A. Table C2 Submicroscopic Masses [2] Symbol Meaning Best Value Approximate Value

T m / A. Table C2 Submicroscopic Masses [2] Symbol Meaning Best Value Approximate Value APPENDIX C USEFUL INFORMATION 1247 C USEFUL INFORMATION This appendix is broken into several tables. Table C1, Important Constants Table C2, Submicroscopic Masses Table C3, Solar System Data Table C4,

More information

General Physics. Prefixes. Aims: The Greek Alphabet Units. Provided Data

General Physics. Prefixes. Aims: The Greek Alphabet Units. Provided Data General Physics Aims: The Greek Alphabet Units Prefixes Provided Data Name Upper Case Lower Case The Greek Alphabet When writing equations and defining terms, letters from the Greek alphabet are often

More information

Table of Information and Equation Tables for AP Physics Exams

Table of Information and Equation Tables for AP Physics Exams Table of Information and Equation Tables for AP Physics Exams The accompanying Table of Information and Equation Tables will be provided to students when they take the AP Physics Exams. Therefore, students

More information

N5 H AH Physical Quantity Symbol Unit Unit Abbrev. 5 absorbed dose D gray Gy

N5 H AH Physical Quantity Symbol Unit Unit Abbrev. 5 absorbed dose D gray Gy 5 absorbed dose D gray Gy 5 absorbed dose rate D gray per second gray per hour gray per year Gys -1 Gyh -1 Gyy -1 5 6 7 acceleration a metre per second per second m s -2 5 6 7 acceleration due to gravity

More information

wave speed (metre/second, m/s) = frequency (hertz, Hz) x wavelength (metre, m)

wave speed (metre/second, m/s) = frequency (hertz, Hz) x wavelength (metre, m) Physics formulae: Unit P1 (GCSE Science ( Core Science )): The relationship between wave speed, frequency and wavelength: wave speed (metre/second, m/s) = frequency (hertz, Hz) x wavelength (metre, m)

More information

100 Physics Facts. 1. The standard international unit (SI unit) for mass (m) is. kg (kilograms) s (seconds)

100 Physics Facts. 1. The standard international unit (SI unit) for mass (m) is. kg (kilograms) s (seconds) 100 Physics Facts 1. The standard international unit (SI unit) for mass (m) is. kg (kilograms) 2. The standard international unit (SI unit) for time (t) is. s (seconds) 3. The standard international unit

More information

UNITS AND DEFINITIONS RELATED TO BIOMECHANICAL AND ELECTROMYOGRAPHICAL MEASUREMENTS

UNITS AND DEFINITIONS RELATED TO BIOMECHANICAL AND ELECTROMYOGRAPHICAL MEASUREMENTS APPENDIX B UNITS AND DEFINITIONS RELATED TO BIOMECHANICAL AND ELECTROMYOGRAPHICAL MEASUREMENTS All units used are SI (Système International d Unités). The system is based on seven well-defined base units

More information

Standard physical units

Standard physical units Standard physical units SI base units (SI = Système International d Unités) Basic quantity SI base unit Name Symbol Length metre m Mass kilogram kg Time second s Electric current ampere A Temperature (thermodynamic

More information

1 Fundamental Constants, Elements, Units

1 Fundamental Constants, Elements, Units 1 Fundamental Constants, Elements, Units 1.1 Fundamental Physical Constants Table 1.1. Fundamental Physical Constants Electron mass m e = 9.10939 10 28 g Proton mass m p = 1.67262 10 24 g Atomic unit of

More information

UNIT & DIMENSIONS AND MEASUREMENT STRAIGHT LINES

UNIT & DIMENSIONS AND MEASUREMENT STRAIGHT LINES UNIT & DIMENSIONS AND MEASUREMENT STRAIGHT LINES PHYSICAL QUANTITIES The quantities which can be measured by an instrument and by means of which we can describe the laws of physics are called physical

More information

Formulas & Constants

Formulas & Constants Formulas & Constants Net Force F = Fnet The sum of all forces acting on an object is called the net force on the object. The direction of each force must be taken into consideration when summing forces

More information

Glossary of Key Symbols and

Glossary of Key Symbols and Glossary of Key s and Notation Bởi: OpenStaxCollege In this glossary, key symbols and notation are briefly defined. any symbol C Celsius degree F Fahrenheit degree // parallel average (indicated by a bar

More information

ASSESSMENT UNIT PH5: FIELDS, FORCES AND NUCLEI. A.M. WEDNESDAY, 11 June hours

ASSESSMENT UNIT PH5: FIELDS, FORCES AND NUCLEI. A.M. WEDNESDAY, 11 June hours Candidate Name Centre Number 2 Candidate Number GCE A level 545/0 PHYSICS ASSESSMENT UNIT PH5: FIELDS, FORCES AND NUCLEI A.M. WEDNESDAY, June 2008 2 hours ADDITIONAL MATERIALS In addition to this paper,

More information

First major ( 043 ) a) 180 degrees b) 90 degrees c) 135 degrees d) 45 degrees e) 270 degrees

First major ( 043 ) a) 180 degrees b) 90 degrees c) 135 degrees d) 45 degrees e) 270 degrees First major ( 043 ) 1) The displacement of a string carrying a traveling sinusoidal wave is given by y(x,t) = y m sin( kx ωt ϕ ). At time t = 0 the point at x = 0 has a displacement of zero and is moving

More information

PHYSICS 1 (LIFE SCIENCES) ELECTRICITY

PHYSICS 1 (LIFE SCIENCES) ELECTRICITY THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY PHYSICS 1 (LIFE SCIENCES) ELECTRICITY ELEVENTH EDITION SI stands for Système International SI UNITS SI base units Quantity Unit Symbol Mass kilogram kg Distance metre m Time second

More information

AS PHYSICS. Electricity Homework Questions. moulsham high school

AS PHYSICS. Electricity Homework Questions. moulsham high school moulsham high school AS PHYSCS Electricity Homework Questions Work with other memebrs of the group to complete at least the first 5 questions using your text books and your knowledge from GCSE. 1.List

More information

This equation is only used when the velocity is constant, or for an average velocity.

This equation is only used when the velocity is constant, or for an average velocity. 1 2 The speed distance - time equation. d = distance travelled, in metres (m) v = average velocity, in metres per second (m/s) t = time taken for trip, in seconds (s) This equation is only used when the

More information

AP Physics B 2014 Free-Response Questions

AP Physics B 2014 Free-Response Questions AP Physics B 014 Free-Response Questions 014 The College Board. College Board, Advanced Placement Program, AP, AP Central, and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of the College Board. AP Central

More information

Note: Question/answers in italics are Daily Doubles. They are on the same topic as the category they are found in.

Note: Question/answers in italics are Daily Doubles. They are on the same topic as the category they are found in. AP Physics Jeopardy Q&A By Seth Baum August 4, 2007 Note: Question/answers in italics are Daily Doubles. They are on the same topic as the category they are found in. Game 1 Newtonian Mechanics 1) The

More information

Optics Definitions. The apparent movement of one object relative to another due to the motion of the observer is called parallax.

Optics Definitions. The apparent movement of one object relative to another due to the motion of the observer is called parallax. Optics Definitions Reflection is the bouncing of light off an object Laws of Reflection of Light: 1. The incident ray, the normal at the point of incidence and the reflected ray all lie in the same plane.

More information

Physics Important Terms and their Definitions

Physics Important Terms and their Definitions Physics Important Terms and their S.No Word Meaning 1 Acceleration The rate of change of velocity of an object with respect to time 2 Angular Momentum A measure of the momentum of a body in rotational

More information

GHANA CIVIL AVIATION (AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES) DIRECTIVES PART 22 - UNITS OF MEASUREMENTS TO BE USED IN AIR AND GROUND OPERATIONS

GHANA CIVIL AVIATION (AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES) DIRECTIVES PART 22 - UNITS OF MEASUREMENTS TO BE USED IN AIR AND GROUND OPERATIONS GHANA CIVIL AVIATION (AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES) DIRECTIVES PART 22 - UNITS OF MEASUREMENTS TO BE USED IN AIR AND GROUND OPERATIONS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 22-2 Introduction Part 22 is about units of measurement

More information

Lesson 4: Energy-Work-Power. Lesson 1: Movement. Lesson 2: Vectors. Lesson 5: Circular Motion. Lesson 3: Forces

Lesson 4: Energy-Work-Power. Lesson 1: Movement. Lesson 2: Vectors. Lesson 5: Circular Motion. Lesson 3: Forces In Fascinating Physics, you will study the laws of nature governing movement, energy, and sound. You will learn about the forces of electricity, magnetism, gravity, and the atomic nucleus. Finally, you

More information

Dynamics inertia, mass, force. Including centripetal acceleration

Dynamics inertia, mass, force. Including centripetal acceleration For the Singapore Junior Physics Olympiad, no question set will require the use of calculus. However, solutions of questions involving calculus are acceptable. 1. Mechanics Kinematics position, displacement,

More information

AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based

AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based 08 AP Physics : Algebra-Based Free-Response Questions 08 The College Board. College Board, Advanced Placement Program, AP, AP Central, and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of the College Board.

More information

Physics 25 Final Examination Fall 2010 Dr. Alward

Physics 25 Final Examination Fall 2010 Dr. Alward Physics 25 Final Examination Fall 2010 Dr. Alward 1. The activity of carbon-14 in a sample of charcoal from an archaeological site is 0.07 Bq. Determine the approximate age (in years) of the sample. The

More information

Unit Conversions, Important Constants and Relationships

Unit Conversions, Important Constants and Relationships NOTE: Exact quantities are specified as exact. Consider 1 as exact! mass (M) 1 kg = 2.20462 lb m = 35.27392 oz 1 lb m = 16 oz (exact)= 453.593 g length (L) 1 m = 10 10 (exact) angstroms (Å) = 100 cm =

More information

These variables have specific names and I will be using these names. You need to do this as well.

These variables have specific names and I will be using these names. You need to do this as well. Greek Letters In Physics, we use variables to denote a variety of unknowns and concepts. Many of these variables are letters of the Greek alphabet. If you are not familiar with these letters, you should

More information

DEFINITIONS. Linear Motion. Conservation of Momentum. Vectors and Scalars. Circular Motion. Newton s Laws of Motion

DEFINITIONS. Linear Motion. Conservation of Momentum. Vectors and Scalars. Circular Motion. Newton s Laws of Motion DEFINITIONS Linear Motion Mass: The mass of a body is the amount of matter in it. Displacement: The displacement of a body from a point is its distance from a point in a given direction. Velocity: The

More information

Chapter Topic Subtopic

Chapter Topic Subtopic Specification of the test on Physics for Unified National Testing and Complex Testing (Approved for use in the Unified National Testing and Complex Testing from 2018) The document was developed in accordance

More information

SI base units. SI : Système International d'unités (International System of Units)

SI base units. SI : Système International d'unités (International System of Units) 2 Units SI base units SI : Système International d'unités (International System of Units) Unite name (symbol) Definition established mass kilogram (kg) The mass of the International Prototype of the Kilogram

More information

SI UNITS AND SOME CONVERSION FACTORS. A. Woldai, B. Makkawi, and D. Al-Gobaisi International Center for Water and Energy Systems, Abu Dhabi, UAE

SI UNITS AND SOME CONVERSION FACTORS. A. Woldai, B. Makkawi, and D. Al-Gobaisi International Center for Water and Energy Systems, Abu Dhabi, UAE SI UNITS AND SOME CONVERSION FACTORS A. Woldai, B. Makkawi, and D. Al-Gobaisi International Center for Water and Energy Systems, Abu Dhabi, UAE Keywords : SI units, Dynamic viscosity, Surface tension,

More information

PHY Tables & Formulas. You may refer to this handout on quizzes & exams. Do not add additional information. m

PHY Tables & Formulas. You may refer to this handout on quizzes & exams. Do not add additional information. m PHY 132 - Tables & Formulas You may refer to this handout on quizzes & exams. Do not add additional information. m Things you should know from PHY 131 and other prerequisites. (If you don t, learn them

More information

Appendix 1: List of symbols

Appendix 1: List of symbols Appendix 1: List of symbols Symbol Description MKS Units a Acceleration m/s 2 a 0 Bohr radius m A Area m 2 A* Richardson constant m/s A C Collector area m 2 A E Emitter area m 2 b Bimolecular recombination

More information

Part I. Temperature Measurements in the Range from 0.1 K to 300 K

Part I. Temperature Measurements in the Range from 0.1 K to 300 K Part I Temperature Measurements in the Range from 0.1 K to 300 K Introduction Part I describes modem methods for measuring temperatures lower than O C based on the use of substances that are gaseous at

More information

A amplitude. k stiffness m mass δ phase angle x 0 initial displacement v 0 initial velocity T period f frequency. A amplitude. ω angular frequency

A amplitude. k stiffness m mass δ phase angle x 0 initial displacement v 0 initial velocity T period f frequency. A amplitude. ω angular frequency EF 152 Final Exam, Fall, 2011 Page 1 of 10 EF 152 Final Exam, Fall, 2011 Page 2 of 10 The equation sheets may be removed when the test begins Guidelines: Assume 3 significant figures for all given numbers

More information

16 19 Study Guide. Pocket physics. a handy guide for bright stars

16 19 Study Guide. Pocket physics. a handy guide for bright stars 6 9 Study Guide Pocket physics a handy guide for bright stars Miscellaneous Ideal gases Pressure (P) pascal (Pa) : Pa = newton per square metre. P = 3 t c where ρ is the density of the gas and _ c² _ is

More information

US Customary System (USC) Systeme Internationale (SI) Prefixes. Units & Significant Figures

US Customary System (USC) Systeme Internationale (SI) Prefixes. Units & Significant Figures Units & Significant Figures US Customary System (USC) What is the length of this line? Based on things that made sense to people Previously known as English (or British) 1 inch = 3 dry, round, barleycorns

More information

COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL. Basic Field Vectors. 1.1 The Electric and Magnetic Field Vectors

COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL. Basic Field Vectors. 1.1 The Electric and Magnetic Field Vectors 1 Basic Field Vectors 1.1 The Electric and Magnetic Field Vectors A set of four vectors is needed to describe electromagnetic field phenomena. These are: the electric field vector, E (units: V/m, volt

More information

8. (6) Consider the circuit here with resistors R A, R B and R C. Rank the

8. (6) Consider the circuit here with resistors R A, R B and R C. Rank the General Physics II Exam 2 - Chs. 18B 21 - Circuits, Magnetism, EM Induction - Oct. 3, 2013 Name Rec. Instr. Rec. Time For full credit, make your work clear. Show formulas used, essential steps, and results

More information

Selected "Phacts" for the Physics Regents Exam You Should Know

Selected Phacts for the Physics Regents Exam You Should Know Selected "Phacts" for the Physics Regents Exam You Should Know I. Mechanics Study Hard! 1. Mass and inertia are the same thing. (Mass actually measures inertia in kilograms Much as monetary resources measures

More information

Phys102 Final-132 Zero Version Coordinator: A.A.Naqvi Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Page: 1

Phys102 Final-132 Zero Version Coordinator: A.A.Naqvi Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Page: 1 Coordinator: A.A.Naqvi Wednesday, May 1, 014 Page: 1 Q1. What is the potential difference V B -V A in the circuit shown in Figure 1 if R 1 =70.0 Ω, R =105 Ω, R 3 =140 Ω, ε 1 =.0 V and ε =7.0 V? A).3 V

More information

Gen. Phys. II Exam 2 - Chs. 21,22,23 - Circuits, Magnetism, EM Induction Mar. 5, 2018

Gen. Phys. II Exam 2 - Chs. 21,22,23 - Circuits, Magnetism, EM Induction Mar. 5, 2018 Gen. Phys. II Exam 2 - Chs. 21,22,23 - Circuits, Magnetism, EM Induction Mar. 5, 2018 Rec. Time Name For full credit, make your work clear. Show formulas used, essential steps, and results with correct

More information

Advanced Higher Physics

Advanced Higher Physics Wallace Hall Academy Physics Department Advanced Higher Physics Quanta Problems AH Physics: Quanta 1 2015 Data Common Physical Quantities QUANTITY SYMBOL VALUE Gravitational acceleration g 9.8 m s -2 Radius

More information

Exact and Measured Numbers

Exact and Measured Numbers EIE 240 Electrical and Electronic Measurement December 8, 2011 Werapon Chiracharit 1 Exact and Measured Numbers Exact numbers e.g. Ih have exactly 10 fingers and 10 toes. Any measurements e.g. a pen s

More information

SI units, physical constants and conversion factors; the Greek alphabet and a summary of useful relations

SI units, physical constants and conversion factors; the Greek alphabet and a summary of useful relations APPENDIX SI units, physical constants and conversion factors; the Greek alphabet and a summary of useful relations SI units SI stands for the agreed international system of units, which is based upon the

More information

[variable] = units (or dimension) of variable.

[variable] = units (or dimension) of variable. Dimensional Analysis Zoe Wyatt wyatt.zoe@gmail.com with help from Emanuel Malek Understanding units usually makes physics much easier to understand. It also gives a good method of checking if an answer

More information

BASIC MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS

BASIC MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS CHAPTER 1 BASIC MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS Introduction Science and Technology rely on accurate measurements and calculations. In order to acquire mastery in mathematical operations, it is important to have

More information

Basic Physics. Isaac Newton ( ) Topics. Newton s Laws of Motion (2) Newton s Laws of Motion (1) PHYS 1411 Introduction to Astronomy

Basic Physics. Isaac Newton ( ) Topics. Newton s Laws of Motion (2) Newton s Laws of Motion (1) PHYS 1411 Introduction to Astronomy PHYS 1411 Introduction to Astronomy Basic Physics Chapter 5 Topics Newton s Laws Mass and Weight Work, Energy and Conservation of Energy Rotation, Angular velocity and acceleration Centripetal Force Angular

More information

Study Guide for Physics 1100 Final Exam

Study Guide for Physics 1100 Final Exam Study Guide for Physics 1100 Final Exam Dr. Fazzini s Physics 1100 Final Exam will take place on Wednesday, May 16 th, 2018 from 9:00AM-10:50AM in Room BIC-3535. Click on the Detailed Class Information

More information

16 19 Study Guide. Pocket physics. a handy guide for bright stars

16 19 Study Guide. Pocket physics. a handy guide for bright stars 6 9 Study Guide Pocket physics a handy guide for bright stars Miscellaneous Ideal gases Pressure (P) pascal (Pa) : Pa = newton per square metre. P = 3 t c where ρ is the density of the gas and _ c² _ is

More information

Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge International Advanced Level

Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge International Advanced Level Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge International Advanced Level *6592581051* PHYSICS 9702/41 Paper 4 A2 Structured Questions May/June 2015 2 hours Candidates answer on the Question Paper. No

More information

Preliminary Examination - Day 2 Friday, August 12, 2016

Preliminary Examination - Day 2 Friday, August 12, 2016 UNL - Department of Physics and Astronomy Preliminary Examination - Day Friday, August 1, 016 This test covers the topics of Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (Topic 1) and Mechanics (Topic ). Each

More information

The SI (mks) Unit System

The SI (mks) Unit System 267 E The SI (mks) Unit System The magnitude of the physical quantity is expressed in comparison with a certain unit of the size of the standard. The physical quantity appearing in mechanics and dynamics

More information

Chapter 2 Heat, Temperature and the First Law of Thermodynamics

Chapter 2 Heat, Temperature and the First Law of Thermodynamics Chapter 2 Heat, Temperature and the First Law of Thermodynamics 2.1. Temperature and the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics 2.2. Thermal Expansion 2.3. Heat and the Absorption of Heat by Solids and Liquids 2.4.

More information

Fall 2012 Qualifying Exam. Part I

Fall 2012 Qualifying Exam. Part I Fall 2012 Qualifying Exam Part I Calculators are allowed. No reference material may be used. Please clearly mark the problems you have solved and want to be graded. Do only mark the required number of

More information

Application Force Planck has two bars. Application Force Planck two rods (or two bars)

Application Force Planck has two bars. Application Force Planck two rods (or two bars) Application Force Planck has two bars Application Force Planck two rods (or two bars) Planck force that we know is a force that can represented a gravitational force between two spherical masses, but you

More information

Subject Area Competencies and Skills (22nd Edition)

Subject Area Competencies and Skills (22nd Edition) Science Education (Physics) Program Requirements Physics 6-12 "C" below indicates where content is covered through coursework 1. Knowledge of the nature of scientific investigation and instruction in physics

More information

Test, Lesson 7 Waves - Answer Key Page 1

Test, Lesson 7 Waves - Answer Key Page 1 Test, Lesson 7 Waves - Answer Key Page 1 1. Match the proper units with the following: W. wavelength 1. nm F. frequency 2. /sec V. velocity 3. m 4. ms -1 5. Hz 6. m/sec (A) W: 1, 3 F: 2, 4, 5 V: 6 (B)

More information

Preliminary Examination - Day 2 August 15, 2014

Preliminary Examination - Day 2 August 15, 2014 UNL - Department of Physics and Astronomy Preliminary Examination - Day 2 August 15, 2014 This test covers the topics of Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (Topic 1) and Mechanics (Topic 2). Each

More information

2006 Academic Challenge

2006 Academic Challenge 2006 Academic Challenge PHYSICS TEST - REGIONAL This Test Consists of 35 Questions Physics Test Production Team Len Storm, Eastern Illinois University Author/Team Coordinator Doug Brandt, Eastern Illinois

More information

1) The unit of the coefficient of viscosity in SI system is: a) m/kg-s b) m-s/kg 2 c) kg/m-s 2 d) kg/m-s

1) The unit of the coefficient of viscosity in SI system is: a) m/kg-s b) m-s/kg 2 c) kg/m-s 2 d) kg/m-s 1) The unit of the coefficient of viscosity in SI system is: a) m/kg-s b) m-s/kg 2 c) kg/m-s 2 d) kg/m-s 2) Joule x see is unit of a) energy b) momentum c) angular momentum d) Power 3) The unit of surface

More information

Chapter 7. Rotational Motion

Chapter 7. Rotational Motion Chapter 7 Rotational Motion In This Chapter: Angular Measure Angular Velocity Angular Acceleration Moment of Inertia Torque Rotational Energy and Work Angular Momentum Angular Measure In everyday life,

More information

(Heat capacity c is also called specific heat) this means that the heat capacity number c for water is 1 calorie/gram-k.

(Heat capacity c is also called specific heat) this means that the heat capacity number c for water is 1 calorie/gram-k. Lecture 23: Ideal Gas Law and The First Law of Thermodynamics 1 (REVIEW) Chapter 17: Heat Transfer Origin of the calorie unit A few hundred years ago when people were investigating heat and temperature

More information

6. (6) Show all the steps of how to convert 50.0 F into its equivalent on the Kelvin scale.

6. (6) Show all the steps of how to convert 50.0 F into its equivalent on the Kelvin scale. General Physics I Quiz 8 - Ch. 13 - Temperature & Kinetic Theory July 30, 2009 Name: Make your work clear to the grader. Show formulas used. Give correct units and significant figures. Partial credit is

More information

Alternate Midterm Examination Physics 100 Feb. 20, 2014

Alternate Midterm Examination Physics 100 Feb. 20, 2014 Alternate Midterm Examination Physics 100 Feb. 20, 2014 Name/Student #: Instructions: Formulas at the back (you can rip that sheet o ). Questions are on both sides. Calculator permitted. Put your name

More information

PHYSICS A Electrons and Photons. OXFORD CAMBRIDGE AND RSA EXAMINATIONS Advanced Subsidiary GCE

PHYSICS A Electrons and Photons. OXFORD CAMBRIDGE AND RSA EXAMINATIONS Advanced Subsidiary GCE OXFORD CAMBRIDGE AND RSA EXAMINATIONS Advanced Subsidiary GCE PHYSICS A 2822 Electrons and Photons Wednesday 12 JANUARY 25 Morning 1 hour Candidates answer on the question paper. Additional materials:

More information

1.4 recall and use the relationship between acceleration, velocity and time: 1.6 determine acceleration from the gradient of a velocity-time graph

1.4 recall and use the relationship between acceleration, velocity and time: 1.6 determine acceleration from the gradient of a velocity-time graph Physics Section 1: Forces and motion b) Movement and position c) Forces, movement and shape d) Astronomy 1.1 use the following units: kilogram (kg), metre (m), metre/second (m/s), metre/second 2 (m/s 2

More information

MOCK cet paper II 2012 (PHYSICS)

MOCK cet paper II 2012 (PHYSICS) MOCK cet paper II 2012 (PHYSICS) 1. The equations of two sound waves are given by Y 1 = 3 sin 100πt and Y 2 = 4 Sin 150 πt. The ratio of the intensities of sound produced in the medium is 1)1:2 2) 1:4

More information

Gravitational & Electric Fields

Gravitational & Electric Fields Gravitational & Electric Fields Jessica Wade (jess.wade@kcl.ac.uk) www.makingphysicsfun.com Department of Physics & Centre for Plastic Electronics, Imperial College London Faculty of Natural & Mathematical

More information

Physics Assessment Unit A2 2

Physics Assessment Unit A2 2 Centre Number 71 Candidate Number ADVANCED General Certificate of Education 2014 Physics Assessment Unit A2 2 assessing Fields and their Applications AY221 [AY221] MONDAY 9 JUNE, MORNING TIME 1 hour 30

More information

For More info visit

For More info visit In order to make the measurement of a physical quantity we have, first of all, to evolve a standard for that measurement so that different measurements of same physical quantity can be expressed relative

More information

IB Physics SL Definitions

IB Physics SL Definitions IB Physics SL Definitions Study online at quizlet.com/_edmqk 1. 1MeV the KE an electron would gain if it was accelerated through a potential difference of 1 000 000 V 2. The 3 types of Sensors 1) LDR (Light

More information

Physics Assessment Unit A2 1

Physics Assessment Unit A2 1 Centre Number 71 Candidate Number ADVANCED General Certificate of Education 2011 Physics Assessment Unit A2 1 assessing Momentum, Thermal Physics, Circular Motion, Oscillations and Atomic and Nuclear Physics

More information

January 2017 Qualifying Exam

January 2017 Qualifying Exam January 2017 Qualifying Exam Part I Calculators are allowed. No reference material may be used. Please clearly mark the problems you have solved and want to be graded. Do only mark the required number

More information

Preliminary Examination - Day 2 May 16, 2014

Preliminary Examination - Day 2 May 16, 2014 UNL - Department of Physics and Astronomy Preliminary Examination - Day May 6, 04 This test covers the topics of Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (Topic ) and Mechanics (Topic ) Each topic has

More information

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS General Certificate of Education Advanced Level

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS General Certificate of Education Advanced Level www.xtremepapers.com UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS General Certificate of Education Advanced Level *9061759643* PHYSICS 9702/41 Paper 4 A2 Structured Questions October/November 2012

More information

Paper Reference. Thursday 14 June 2007 Morning Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Paper Reference. Thursday 14 June 2007 Morning Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Centre No. Candidate No. Paper Reference(s) 6734/01 Edexcel GCE Physics Advanced Level Unit Test PHY 4 Thursday 14 June 007 Morning Time: 1 hour 0 minutes Materials required for examination Nil Paper Reference

More information

S I. A concise summary of the International System of Units, SI

S I. A concise summary of the International System of Units, SI Concise summary of the SI 1 S I A concise summary of the International System of Units, SI Metrology is the science of measurement and its application. Metrology includes all theoretical and practical

More information

PHYSICS PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS. Course Outline - Spring 2009

PHYSICS PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS. Course Outline - Spring 2009 PHYSICS 2220 - PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS Course Outline - Spring 2009 INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Bradley W. Carroll OFFICE: SL 211 TELEPHONE: 626-7921 E-MAIL: bcarroll@weber.edu HOMEPAGE: TEXTBOOK: http://physics.weber.edu/carroll/phys2220/

More information

THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS (SI) SI Base Units. Quantity Name of unit Symbol

THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS (SI) SI Base Units. Quantity Name of unit Symbol Appendix THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS (SI) Table 1 SI Base Units Qantity Name of nit Symbol Lengt meter m Mass kilogram kg Time second s Electric crrent ampere A Termodynamic temperatre kelvin K Lminos

More information

GLOSSARY OF PHYSICS TERMS. v-u t. a =

GLOSSARY OF PHYSICS TERMS. v-u t. a = GLOSSARY OF PHYSICS TERMS Scalar: A quantity that has magnitude only. Vector: A quantity that has magnitude and direction. Speed is the distance travelled per unit time. OR the rate of change of distance.

More information

Gen. Phys. II Exam 4 - Chs. 27,28,29 - Wave Optics, Relativity, Quantum Physics Apr. 16, 2018

Gen. Phys. II Exam 4 - Chs. 27,28,29 - Wave Optics, Relativity, Quantum Physics Apr. 16, 2018 Gen. Phys. II Exam 4 - Chs. 27,28,29 - Wave Optics, Relativity, Quantum Physics Apr. 16, 2018 Rec. Time Name For full credit, make your work clear. Show formulas used, essential steps, and results with

More information

SAMPLE FINAL EXAM (Closed Book)

SAMPLE FINAL EXAM (Closed Book) PHYS 111-01 SAMPLE FINAL EXAM (Closed Book) 1. DO NOT OPEN THE EXAM UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO. NAME: (Given) (Family) 2. For the problems, write clearly and neatly and be sure to show your work. Answers without

More information

Physics Formula Sheet. Kinematics. Vectors Area of Triangle = 1/2bh. Work and Energy. Gravitation and Momentum. Heat and Thermodynamics.

Physics Formula Sheet. Kinematics. Vectors Area of Triangle = 1/2bh. Work and Energy. Gravitation and Momentum. Heat and Thermodynamics. Kinematics v avg = x t a = (v f v i ) t Physics Formula Sheet v f = v i + at x = v i t + 1 2 at2 v f 2 = v i 2 + 2a x g = 9.80 m s 2 S=d/t Projectiles Dynamics Δy = v y t + 1 2 gt2 ΣF = ma ΣF R = ma c

More information

2006 Physics. Advanced Higher. Finalised Marking Instructions

2006 Physics. Advanced Higher. Finalised Marking Instructions 006 Physics Advanced Higher Finalised Marking Instructions The Scottish Qualifications Authority 006 The information in this publication may be reproduced to support SQA qualifications only on a non-commercial

More information

Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge International Advanced Level

Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge International Advanced Level Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge International Advanced Level *2203241344* PHYSICS 9702/42 Paper 4 A2 Structured Questions May/June 2015 2 hours Candidates answer on the Question Paper. No

More information

Chemistry Terms. atomic number The atomic number of an element is the number of protons in the nucleus of each atom.

Chemistry Terms. atomic number The atomic number of an element is the number of protons in the nucleus of each atom. Chemistry Terms atomic number The atomic number of an element is the number of protons in the nucleus of each atom. chemical reaction A process in which atoms and molecules interact, resulting in the alteration

More information

HONOR S PHYSICS REVIEW

HONOR S PHYSICS REVIEW HONOR S PHYSICS REVIEW 4-28-16 Online Resources (NOTE: Use Link 1 to prepare for exam) Aplus Physics (http://www.aplusphysics.com/courses/honors/honors_physics.html ) Khan Academy (https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics

More information

MEASUREMENTS. Dimensions of physical quantities

MEASUREMENTS. Dimensions of physical quantities The document contains MCQs on Units & Measurements and is aimed at giving the students an idea of how the problems in the unit can be solved speedily MEASUREMENTS Dimensions of physical quantities IKGOGIA

More information

Final on December Physics 106 R. Schad. 3e 4e 5c 6d 7c 8d 9b 10e 11d 12e 13d 14d 15b 16d 17b 18b 19c 20a

Final on December Physics 106 R. Schad. 3e 4e 5c 6d 7c 8d 9b 10e 11d 12e 13d 14d 15b 16d 17b 18b 19c 20a Final on December11. 2007 - Physics 106 R. Schad YOUR NAME STUDENT NUMBER 3e 4e 5c 6d 7c 8d 9b 10e 11d 12e 13d 14d 15b 16d 17b 18b 19c 20a 1. 2. 3. 4. This is to identify the exam version you have IMPORTANT

More information

Important Equations in Physics (A2) s is the arc length in meters r is the radius of a circle in meters 6 Angular speed, ω in radians/seconds

Important Equations in Physics (A2) s is the arc length in meters r is the radius of a circle in meters 6 Angular speed, ω in radians/seconds 1 Important Equations in Physics (A2) Unit 1: Non-uniform Acceleration (Topic 7 and 14) 1 Base units Length meters Mass kilograms Time seconds 2 Multiples of units Tera T 10 12 Giga G 10 9 Mega M 10 6

More information

Basic concepts in Magnetism; Units

Basic concepts in Magnetism; Units Basic concepts in Magnetism; Units J. M. D. Coey School of Physics and CRANN, Trinity College Dublin Ireland. 1. SI Units 2. cgs units 3. Conversions 4. Dimensions Comments and corrections please: jcoey@tcd.ie

More information

PHYSICS A Forces, Fields and Energy. OXFORD CAMBRIDGE AND RSA EXAMINATIONS Advanced GCE. 1 hour 30 minutes

PHYSICS A Forces, Fields and Energy. OXFORD CAMBRIDGE AND RSA EXAMINATIONS Advanced GCE. 1 hour 30 minutes OXFORD CAMBRIDGE AND RSA EXAMINATIONS Advanced GCE PHYSICS A 2824 ces, Fields and Energy Thursday 20 JANUARY 2005 Morning 1 hour 30 minutes Candidates answer on the question paper. Additional materials:

More information

to calculate gravitational force. d - Know how changes in mass or distance affect the gravitational force between two objects.

to calculate gravitational force. d - Know how changes in mass or distance affect the gravitational force between two objects. PHYSICS 2 ND SEMESTER REVIEW Semester Test Notes: - You may use a 5 x 8 index card (NO LARGER) with equations, diagrams, and notes. - Your index card will be turned in with your test. - Most constants

More information

Spring Not-Break Review Assignment

Spring Not-Break Review Assignment Name AP Physics B Spring Not-Break Review Assignment Date Mrs. Kelly. A kilogram block is released from rest at the top of a curved incline in the shape of a quarter of a circle of radius R. The block

More information

A Level Physics G484 PHYSICS DEPARTMENT. Assessment. Assessed with a 1 hour 15 minute, 60 mark paper where all questions are answered.

A Level Physics G484 PHYSICS DEPARTMENT. Assessment. Assessed with a 1 hour 15 minute, 60 mark paper where all questions are answered. A Level Physics G484 Assessment Assessed with a 1 hour 15 minute, 60 mark paper where all questions are answered. Useful Data Gravitational constant, G 6.67 x 10-11 N m 2 kg -2 Avogadro constant, N A 6.02

More information

Physical Quantities and Units

Physical Quantities and Units PhysicsndMathsTutor.com 1 Which of the following pairs of units are both SI base units? 9702/1/M/J/02 ampere, degree celsius ampere, kelvin coulomb, degree celsius coulomb, kelvin 2 The diagram shows two

More information

PHY2054 Exam II, Fall, Solutions

PHY2054 Exam II, Fall, Solutions PHY2054 Exam II, Fall, 2011 Solutions 1.) A 5 kω resistor in series with an uncharged capacitor C is connected to a 9 V battery. 3 seconds after the connection, the voltage across the capacitor is 3 V.

More information

US Customary System (USC)

US Customary System (USC) What is the length of this line? US Customary System (USC) Based on things that made sense to people Previously known as English (or British) inch = 3 dry, round, barleycorns end-to-end foot = length of

More information