Physics Essentials: A Clear and Straightforward Guide
Page 1: Circular Motion and Gravitation
Circular Motion:
- Centripetal force = (mass * velocity^2) / radius
- Direction of velocity is tangent to the circle
Gravitation:
- F = G * (m1 * m2) / r^2
- G = 6.674 * 10^-11 Nm^2/kg^2
- Gravity is a universal attractive force
Physics Essentials: A Clear and Straightforward Guide
Page 2: Fluid Mechanics
Density = mass/volume (rho = m/V)
Pressure = force/area (P = F/A)
Pascal's Principle: Pressure is transmitted equally in all directions
Archimedes' Principle: Buoyant force = weight of displaced fluid
Physics Essentials: A Clear and Straightforward Guide
Page 3: Waves and Sound
Wave Speed = frequency * wavelength (v = f * lambda)
Types:
- Transverse (e.g. light)
- Longitudinal (e.g. sound)
Sound:
- Needs medium to travel
- Speed in air approximately 343 m/s
- Affected by temperature and medium density
Physics Essentials: A Clear and Straightforward Guide
Page 4: Light and Optics
Reflection:
- Angle of incidence = angle of reflection
Refraction:
- Bending of light due to change in speed
- Snell's Law: n1 * sin(theta1) = n2 * sin(theta2)
Lenses and Mirrors:
- Focal point, real and virtual images
- Uses in cameras, glasses, telescopes