Physics

• ▶ Mechanics

  Definition

  Mechanics is the branch of physics that studies motion and the forces acting on objects.

  Important Facts

  • Based largely on Newton's Laws.
  • Explains motion from everyday objects to planets.
  • Foundation of engineering.

  • ▶ Kinematics

    Studies motion without considering its causes.

    • Distance & Displacement
    • Speed & Velocity
    • Acceleration
    • Equations of Motion
  • ▶ Dynamics

    Studies forces responsible for motion.

    • Newton's Laws
    • Friction
    • Circular Motion
  • ▶ Work, Energy & Power

    Describes how energy is transferred and conserved.

    • Work-Energy Theorem
    • Potential Energy
    • Kinetic Energy
    • Power
• ▶ Thermodynamics

  Definition

  Thermodynamics studies heat, temperature and energy transfer.

  • Laws of Thermodynamics
  • Heat Engines
  • Entropy
  • Specific Heat Capacity
• ▶ Waves & Oscillations

  Studies vibrations and wave motion.

  • Simple Harmonic Motion
  • Sound Waves
  • Wave Properties
  • Resonance
• ▶ Electricity & Magnetism

  Studies electric charges, currents and magnetic fields.

  • ▶ Electrostatics

    Study of stationary electric charges.

  • ▶ Current Electricity

    Flow of electric charge through conductors.

  • ▶ Magnetism

    Study of magnets and magnetic fields.

  • ▶ Electromagnetic Induction

    Changing magnetic fields produce electric current.

• ▶ Optics

  Study of light and optical instruments.

  • Reflection
  • Refraction
  • Lenses
  • Mirrors
  • Optical Instruments
• ▶ Modern Physics

  Studies the behavior of matter and energy at atomic and subatomic scales.

  • Quantum Physics
  • Atomic Structure
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Relativity
  • Particle Physics
• ▶ Electronics

  Studies electronic components and circuits.

  • Semiconductors
  • Diodes
  • Transistors
  • Logic Gates
• ▶ Astrophysics

  Applies physics to understand stars, galaxies and the universe.

  • Stars
  • Galaxies
  • Black Holes
  • Cosmology