Physics Unit 0

Physics

Study of fundamental laws of nature including motion, forces, energy, matter, heat, sound, and light

Mechanics

Study of the effects of forces on material objects

Thermodynamics

Study of the behavior of a large number of particles in relation to heat and temperature

Electromagnetism

Study of the relationship between charges, currents, and electromagnetic fields

Relativity

Theory describing particles moving at any speed and connecting space and time

Quantum Physics

Study of particle behavior at the submicroscopic and microscopic levels

Vibration/Motion

Repetitive motion

Scientific Method

Systematic approach used by scientists to learn about the laws of nature

Theory

Detailed explanation derived from tested hypotheses about nature

Scientific Law

Observations that always occur in nature

Technology

Utilization of scientific discoveries to solve daily problems and enhance living quality

Unit 2 - Measurements

Standard units and the SI system for measurements

Precision

Degree of exactness in a measurement

Accuracy

Describes how well a measurement agrees with the real value

Dimensional Analysis

Mathematical method to convert complex units

Scientific Notation

Representation of large numbers in powers of 10

Oscillation

Movement back and forth at a regular speed

Cesium-133

Atom used to define the second and its radiation

Frequency

9.192 × 10^9 oscillations per second