Physics in Daily Life - Practice Flashcards

A set of vocabulary flashcards identifying key physics concepts, their definitions, and their practical applications in daily life and other sciences.

Physics

A branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy and how they interact, involving the study of motion, force, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, and atomic structure.

Sound waves and vibration

The physics concepts behind an alarm clock ringing or the function of microphones and speakers.

Static Equilibrium and Balance

The physics concept applied when holding yoga poses and stretching.

Heat transfer

The physics concept behind toasting bread or earth science phenomena like weather patterns.

Pulley

A type of simple machine used when opening window blinds by pulling a cord to lift slats.

Fluid Dynamics

The physics concept associated with pouring and swirling wine.

Thermodynamics

The principles used by refrigerators to keep food cold.

Electric fans

Appliances that enhance quality of life by converting electrical energy to kinetic energy to circulate air.

Inertia and force

The physics concepts utilized in car safety features like seatbelts and airbags.

Electromagnetic waves

The medium mobile phones rely on to transmit signals.

Resonance

A property of the physics of sound applied in musical instruments like guitars and drums.

Momentum

The quantity of motion an object possesses, pertaining to how hard it is to stop something moving; calculated as $p = m \times v$.

Impulse

The force applied for a certain amount of time, used to describe or quantify the effect of force acting over time to change the momentum of an object.

Force Absorption

The process of decreasing the force of an impact between two objects.

Quantum physics

The field of physics that explains atomic structure and bonding within the study of Chemistry.

Biophysics Applications

Physics concepts applied to Biology, including blood pressure, muscle movement, vision, and hearing.