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PHYSICS 1-4

The document provides fundamental definitions and principles of physics, covering topics such as mass, weight, density, pressure, energy types, Newton's laws of motion, and electrical concepts. It explains key formulas for calculating weight, pressure, work, and energy, as well as the effects of temperature on gas pressure and the nature of sound waves. Additionally, it discusses the factors affecting resistance in conductors and the concept of equilibrium.

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PHYSICS 1-4

The document provides fundamental definitions and principles of physics, covering topics such as mass, weight, density, pressure, energy types, Newton's laws of motion, and electrical concepts. It explains key formulas for calculating weight, pressure, work, and energy, as well as the effects of temperature on gas pressure and the nature of sound waves. Additionally, it discusses the factors affecting resistance in conductors and the concept of equilibrium.

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1. What is the definition of physics?

 Physics is the study of matter, energy, and their interactions.

2. What is mass?

 Mass is the amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms (kg).

3. Define weight.

 Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object’s mass, measured in Newtons (N).

4. What is the formula for calculating weight?

 Weight = Mass × Gravitational Acceleration (W = mg).

5. What is density?

 Density is the mass per unit volume of a substance, calculated as Density = Mass/Volume.

6. What are the units of density?

 The SI unit of density is kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

7. Explain Archimedes’ principle.

 An object submerged in a fluid experiences an upward buoyant force equal to the weight of the
fluid displaced.

8. What is pressure?

 Pressure is defined as force per unit area, measured in Pascals (Pa) or Newtons per square
meter (N/m²).

9. How do you calculate pressure?

 Pressure = Force/Area.

10. What is the formula for calculating work done?

 Work = Force × Distance × cos(θ).

11. Define kinetic energy.

 Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its motion, given by KE = 0.5 × Mass ×
Velocity².

12. What does potential energy refer to?


 Potential energy is stored energy based on an object’s position or condition, commonly
gravitational potential energy given by PE = Mass × Gravity × Height.

13. What is thermal expansion?

Ans. Thermal expansion is the increase in volume of a substance as its temperature increases.

14. State Newton's laws of motion.

 First Law of Motion. An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion
unless acted upon by a net external force.
 Second Law. The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it
and inversely proportional to its mass. This is mathematically expressed as

F=ma

where

F is the net force,

m is mass, and

a is acceleration.

 Third Law. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that forces
always occur in pairs; when one object exerts a force on another, the second object exerts a
force of equal magnitude but in the opposite direction on the first object.
15. What causes friction?
 Friction arises from the interaction between surfaces in contact, resisting motion.
16. Define a simple circuit.
 A simple circuit consists of a power source, conductors, and a load that allows electric current to
flow.
17. What is Ohm's Law?
 Ohm's Law states that Voltage = Current × Resistance
(V = I × R).
18. What are conductors and insulators?
 Conductors allow electricity to flow easily; insulators resist electrical flow.
19. Explain what a lever does.
 A lever amplifies an input force to lift or move loads with less effort.
20. What does it mean for an object to be in equilibrium?
 An object is in equilibrium when all forces acting on it are balanced, resulting in no net force or
acceleration.
21. How does temperature affect gas pressure?
 Increasing temperature typically increases gas pressure if volume remains constant due to
increased molecular activity.
22. Define sound waves.
 Sound waves are longitudinal waves that propagate through air or other media as vibrations.
23. What role does gravity play in potential energy?
 Gravity provides the force that gives potential energy to objects based on their height above
ground level.
24. How do you measure liquid volume accurately?
 Liquid volume can be measured using a graduated cylinder or measuring cup.
25. What factors affect the resistance of a conductor?
 Resistance depends on
 material type
 length
 cross-sectional area
 temperature of the conductor

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