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Comprehensive Physics Reviewer

The document provides an overview of fundamental concepts in physics, including its definition, importance in daily life, and key measurements. It covers topics such as unit conversion, scientific notation, uncertainty, accuracy, precision, and graphing data. Additionally, it includes sample identification questions to reinforce understanding of these concepts.

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Comprehensive Physics Reviewer

The document provides an overview of fundamental concepts in physics, including its definition, importance in daily life, and key measurements. It covers topics such as unit conversion, scientific notation, uncertainty, accuracy, precision, and graphing data. Additionally, it includes sample identification questions to reinforce understanding of these concepts.

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Comprehensive Reviewer: Tech Math -

Physics Module 1
I. INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS
 Physics is the study of matter, energy, space, and their interactions.
 Known as the 'most basic science', it supports other disciplines like chemistry, biology,
and engineering.

II. IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICS IN DAILY LIFE


 Physics concepts are found in: motion (speed, velocity), forces (push, pull, friction), and
natural phenomena (light, gravity, sound).
 Examples from real life: car motion, light reflection, electricity, gears, orbit of planets.

III. MEASUREMENTS IN PHYSICS


 Scientific measurement requires: (1) Definition of the physical quantity, (2) Appropriate
unit of measurement.
 SI Units (International System of Units):
 Length - meter (m), Mass - kilogram (kg), Time - second (s), Temperature - kelvin (K),
 Amount of substance - mole (mol), Electric current - ampere (A), Luminous intensity -
candela (cd).
 Derived quantities include Volume (m³), Density (kg/m³), Speed (m/s), Force (N),
Energy (J), Pressure (Pa).

IV. UNIT CONVERSION


 Use the factor-label method to convert units.
 Example: Convert 789 m to km: 789 m × (1 km / 1000 m) = 0.789 km.

V. SCIENTIFIC NOTATION
 Used for very large or small numbers, format: M × 10^n.
 M is between 1 and 10, n is the exponent.
 Example: 0.000001 sec = 1 × 10^-6

VI. UNCERTAINTY, ACCURACY & PRECISION


 Certain digits are exact; uncertain digits are estimated.
 Accuracy: closeness to the true value. Precision: consistency of repeated measurements.
 Variance measures how values deviate from the mean. Standard Deviation is the square
root of variance.
 Standard Error of the Mean (SEM): SEM = SD / √n.

VII. GRAPHING DATA


 Graph shows relationship between variables.
 Independent Variable (x-axis): manipulated; Dependent Variable (y-axis): measured.
 Slope (m) = Δy / Δx. Example: Using (25, 5) and (45, 9), slope = 0.2 cm/g.
 Prediction: y = mx. For 60g: E = 0.2 × 60 = 12 cm.

VIII. SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION QUESTIONS


 1. Base Units – Irreducible units for physical quantities.
 2. Conversion – Process using multiplication/division by factors.
 3. Scientific Notation – Decimal × power of 10.
 4. Accuracy – Closeness to true value.
 5. Graph – Visual representation of data.

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