Understanding Physics

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Understanding Physics: Overview

This topic introduces us to basic discipline in the category of natural science. It also briefs on the two principal thrusts in physics along with laws and concepts related to physical science.

Important Questions on Understanding Physics

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What is the meaning of Sanskrit word vijnan and Arabic word 'llm?

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What is the process of breaking down a complex system of equations into simpler elements known as?

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What is the process of integrating the several unique laws of physics into a single theory called?

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Which of the following are two thrusts in Physics?

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What are the two principal thrusts in physics?

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Which of the following is true in regard to the energy of an isolated system?

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m×g×z gives the

Where, m is mass

            g is acceleration due to gravity

            z is vertical height

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m×V×v2 gives the

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Energy is a 

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What is unified field theory?

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Assertion : In physics, we attempt to derive the properties of a bigger, more complex system from the properties and interactions of its constituent simpler parts.
Reason : This approach is called unification and is at the heart of physics.

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A total solar eclipse is observed from the earth. At the same time an observer on the moon views the earth. She is most likely to see (E denotes the earth)

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Which of the following is macroscopic quantity?

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What are the two principal thrusts in physics?

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Relate the technology with the scientific principle:

Technology  Scientific principle 
1. Steam engine A- Propagation of e.m wave
2. Nuclear reactor B- Newtons law of motion 
3. Radio and TV C- superconductivity

4. Computers 

D- Role of DNA in heredity
5. Lasers E- Thermodynamics
6. Ultra-high magnetic fields F- Faraday law of induction
7. Rocket propulsion G- Conversion of gravitational potential energy into electrical  energy
8. Genetic engineering H- Motion of charge particle into an electric field
9. Electric generators I- Fission of uranium by slow neutrons
10. Hydroelectric power J- Amplification by population inversion
11. Aeroplanes K- Digital logic of the electronic circuit
12. Particle accelerator L- Bernoulli's principle in fluid dynamic
13. Photocell  M- Thin-film optical interference 
14. Electron microscope N- Reflection of ultrasonic waves
15. Non-reflecting coating O- Total internal reflection in light 
16. Optical fibre P- Photoelectric effect
17. Sonar  Q- Wave nature of electron

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Match the scientist with contribution/ discovery

Scientist  Contribution/ discovery  
(i) Faraday   (a) Law of gravitation    
(ii) Rutherford    (b) Quantum model of hydrogen   
(iii) Chadwick    (c) Unification of light and electromagnetism   
(iv) Bohr    (d) Theory of relativity, explanation of photoelectric effect   
(v) Newton  (e) x-rays    
(vi) Maxwell     (f) Unification of weak and electromagnetic interaction 
(vii) Salaam     (g) Law of electromagnetic induction  
(viii) Einstein      (h) Expansion of universe   
(ix) Roentgen      (i) Neutron    
(x) Madam Curie    (j) Nuclear model of atom   
(xi) J.J. Thomson     (k) Wave nature of light   
(xii) de Broglie      (l) Transistor  
(xiii) John Bardeen     (m) Electron   
(xiv) Hubble          (n) Discovery of radium

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Size of the universe is in the order of 

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Physics is the study of

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What is scientific method? Write down its different steps. 

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What is science?