Physics II flashcards
- Level 2
- English
- 10 cards
Learn Physics with 10 free flashcards (level 2): meanings, example sentences, pictures and audio pronunciation. Includes Quantum Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics, Electrodynamics, Special Relativity and more.
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Quantum Mechanics
A fundamental theory in physics that provides a description of the physical properties of nature at the scale of atoms and subatomic particles.
“Using Quantum Mechanics, scientists have managed to explain phenomena that classical physics could not.”
Fluid Dynamics
The study of how fluids (liquids and gases) move and the forces on them.
“Fluid dynamics is crucial for understanding weather patterns, designing aircraft, and predicting ocean currents.”
Electrodynamics
The physics of electric charges in motion, dealing with electric and magnetic fields and their effects.
“Scientists are conducting experiments to better understand the principles of electrodynamics.”
Special Relativity
A theory of the structure of spacetime formulated by Albert Einstein, emphasizing that the laws of physics are the same for all non-accelerating observers.
“The GPS system needs adjustments based on the principles of special relativity to provide accurate location data.”
Thermodynamics Laws
The three laws that describe how energy changes within a system and how energy interacts with objects outside the system.
“Understanding the Thermodynamics Laws is crucial for engineers when designing efficient engines.”
Superconductivity
A phenomenon of exactly zero electrical resistance and expulsion of magnetic fields occurring in certain materials when cooled below a characteristic critical temperature.
“Researchers are exploring the applications of superconductivity in magnetic levitation and quantum computing.”
Photonics
The science of light generation, detection, and manipulation through emission, transmission, modulation, signal processing, switching, amplification, and sensing.
“Researchers in the field of photonics are making great strides in developing more efficient solar cells.”
Nuclear Fusion
A nuclear reaction in which atomic nuclei of low atomic number fuse to form a heavier nucleus with the release of energy.
“Scientists are focusing on nuclear fusion as a potential source of limitless energy.”
Particle Physics
The branch of physics that studies the nature of particles that constitute matter and radiation.
“Many groundbreaking discoveries in the Standard Model have come from the study of particle physics.”
Cosmology
The science of the origin and development of the universe, including the study of the universe's large-scale structure and dynamics.
“Cosmology seeks to understand phenomena such as the Big Bang, dark matter, and dark energy.”