GENSCI Lesson 1.2

A set of 25 practice flashcards covering the applications of physics in everyday productivity, leisure, and comfort based on the provided lecture notes.

What is the fundamental concept observed in tools like levers, pulleys, and inclined planes to reduce human effort?

Mechanical advantage

Which Filipino agricultural innovations apply rotational motion and energy transfer to mechanize manual labor?

Pedal-powered rice threshers and portable corn shellers

What physics principle does the traditional “bahay kubo” architecture use to cool interior spaces without mechanical energy?

Convection currents

Which physics concepts are rooted in traditional Filipino games such as sipa and trumpo?

Angular momentum, balance, and collisions

What three components help modern VR gaming centers simulate realistic virtual environments that respond to user movement?

Motion sensors, inertial measurement units (IMUs), and gyroscopes

The sound produced by a kulintang ensemble or a bamboo tongatong is based on which acoustic principles?

Wave resonance and natural frequency

What wave principles are used to ensure sound coverage for loudspeakers at local festivals?

Wave interference and diffraction

In the study of ergonomics for Philippine jeepneys, which two areas influence the placement of handrails and seat spacing?

Biomechanics and safety standards

What process do LED lighting systems use to create energy-efficient and temperature-stable illumination?

Electroluminescence

The development of cooling vests for delivery riders involves which three fields of physics?

Heat transfer, thermal conductivity, and materials science

Which innovation utilizes water bottles, bleach, and refraction to provide interior lighting for off-grid homes?

Liter of Light

What two physics-based systems are incorporated into the DOST hybrid electric road train to reduce fuel consumption?

Electromagnetic motors and regenerative braking

What two considerations are essential for the aerodynamic design of typhoon-resilient housing?

Aerodynamic designs and structural resonance

What physics factors must be considered during the safety testing of recreational devices like ziplines?

Gravitational force, acceleration, and load-bearing limits

What type of materials are used in footstep-powered generators in Cebu to convert mechanical pressure into electrical energy?

Piezoelectric materials

Which two physics applications are used in Japan’s Shinkansen trains to reduce air resistance and increase speed?

Aerodynamic physics and magnetic levitation

A mini parabolic solar cooker applies which concepts to provide a sustainable cooking alternative?

Reflection, focal points, and heat concentration

Filipino-designed semi-automated packaging machines are built using which principles of motion?

Motion, momentum, and feedback control

How do solar-powered electric fans developed for enclosed vehicles enhance thermal comfort?

By manipulating airflow and energy conversion

What material do Filipino architects use to reduce echo and ambient noise in residential buildings?

Acoustic insulation

What three physical characteristics of a bamboo instrument affect the pitch and timbre of its sound?

The materials, size, and shape of the instrument

How do cooling vests serve productivity and health during extreme conditions?

By facilitating efficient heat dissipation to maintain body temperature

What automated systems are used alongside motion sensors and levers in industrial packaging machines?

Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

In the design of production spaces, which two areas of physics determine how heat is managed to protect equipment?

Thermodynamics and fluid dynamics

The Liter of Light project demonstrates the application of which two principles of optics?

Refraction and light transmission