GenSci Physics

Classical Physics

Focuses on macroscopic phenomena and everyday physical experiences involving motion, forces, and energy.

Modern Physics

Focuses on microscopic phenomena operating at high speeds, quantum scales, and within strong gravitational fields.

Acoustics

The branch studying sound, ultrasound applications (medical imaging), and architectural

acoustics (echo reduction).

Thermodynamics

Studies heat transfer, thermal behavior, refrigeration processes, and thermal efficiency.

Optics

Examines the properties and behavior of light, visual tools (lenses, magnifying glasses), and image formation.

Electricity and Magnetism

Studies electric currents, electrical circuits, signals, and photon energy conversion (solar cells).

Quantum and Relative Physics

Investigates subatomic particles (quarks), particle accelerators, and relativistic time dilation at extreme speeds

Gravity

The fundamental pulling force directed toward the center of the Earth.

Pressure

The continuous physical force exerted per unit area.

Hydraulics

Mechanical applications based on Pascal's Principle, using enclosed fluid systems to exert force.

Mechanical Waves

Disturbances that strictly require a physical medium to propagate (sound waves, seismic waves).

Electromagnetic Waves

Waves capable of traveling through a vacuum without requiring a physical medium (e.g., light, radio, microwaves, X-rays).

Lever

A rigid bar pivoting around a fixed fulcrum (crowbars, seesaws, pruning shears).

Pulley

A grooved wheel carrying a rope or cable to lift heavy loads (flagpole hoisting systems, multi-wheel cranes).

Inclined Plane

A flat, sloped surface that reduces the effort required to raise an object (wooden ramps, wheelchair access ramps, winding mountain trails).

Wheel and Axle

A larger circular wheel attached to a smaller central shaft to multiply force or rotation (screwdrivers, bicycle gear systems, steering wheels, hose faucets).

Wedge

Two inclined planes placed back-to-back used to split or cut objects apart (chef's knives, logsplitting wedges).

Screw

An inclined plane wrapped helically around a central cylinder (threaded metal fasteners, rotating hydraulic jack screws).

Translational Motion

Motion where an object moves entirely from one point in space to another along a straight line, curved path, or vertical trajectory.

Rotational Motion

Motion where an object spins around an internal central axis.

Crest

The maximum point or peak of a wave bump.

Trough

The lowest point or trough of a wave bump.

Amplitude

The vertical distance from the equilibrium (rest) position to the crest.

Wavelength

The spatial distance between two consecutive identical points (crests or troughs).

Period

The time required for one full wave cycle to complete.