Physics Section 2


  • The frequency of light remains unchanged as it passes from air to glass.
  • When light passes from a rarer to a denser medium, it bends towards the normal.
  • The angle of incidence is always measured with respect to the normal.
  • Dispersion of light is the splitting of light into its component colors.
  • The colors of a soap bubble arise due to interference.
  • A concave lens is thinner at the center than at the edges.
  • The image formed by a plane mirror is virtual and erect.
  • The power of a lens is measured in diopters.
  • Myopia is corrected using a concave lens.
  • The focal length of a lens is the distance between the lens and its focus point.
  • The human eye’s lens changes shape when focusing on objects at different distances.
  • Dispersion of light is responsible for the formation of rainbows.
  • Total internal reflection is essential for the functioning of optical fibers.
  • A magnifying glass uses a converging lens to produce a virtual, magnified image.
  • The ciliary muscle controls the focal length of the eye’s lens.
  • Hypermetropia (farsightedness) is corrected using a converging lens.
  • The human eye’s retina contains photoreceptor cells called rods and cones.
  • The unit of electric current is the ampere.
  • Electric potential is the electric potential energy per unit charge.
  • Resistance is the opposition to the flow of electric current.
  • Ohm’s law states that current is directly proportional to voltage for a constant resistance.
  • A parallel circuit offers multiple paths for the flow of electric current.
  • An electric fuse is a safety device that melts and breaks the circuit during overcurrent.
  • Electric power is the rate of energy consumption and is measured in watts.
  • Electric motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.
  • Electric generators convert mechanical energy into electrical energy through electromagnetic induction.
  • Electromagnetic waves can propagate through a vacuum.
  • The electromagnetic spectrum includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.
  • The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second.
  • The magnetic field lines around a current-carrying wire form concentric circles.
  • The direction of the magnetic field inside a solenoid is from south to north.
  • Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction states that a change in magnetic flux through a loop induces an electromotive force (EMF).
  • Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves that consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields.
  • The North pole of a magnet is attracted to the South pole of another magnet, while like poles repel each other.
  • The strength of the magnetic field decreases with distance from a magnet.
  • A step-up transformer increases voltage, while a step-down transformer decreases voltage.
  • The primary coil in a transformer is connected to the input voltage source, while the secondary coil is connected to the output.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to generate detailed images of the body’s internal structures.
  • In nuclear fission, the nucleus of an atom is split into smaller fragments, releasing a large amount of energy.
  • The half-life of a radioactive substance is the time it takes for half of the initial quantity to decay.
  • Nuclear fusion is the process of combining two light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a vast amount of energy.
  • The phenomenon of interference of light waves can be observed in the patterns formed by double-slit experiments.
  • The color of an object is the result of selective absorption and reflection of specific wavelengths of light.
  • Polarized sunglasses reduce glare by selectively blocking certain orientations of light waves.
  • A convex mirror always forms a virtual, diminished image.
  • The critical angle is the minimum angle of incidence for total internal reflection to occur.
  • The process of diffraction causes light waves to bend and spread as they encounter obstacles or pass through small openings.
  • The photoelectric effect is the emission of electrons from a material when exposed to light of a certain frequency.
  • In Young’s double-slit experiment, when coherent light passes through two closely spaced slits, it creates an interference pattern.
  • The Compton effect demonstrates the particle-like behavior of light and provides evidence for its dual nature as both a particle and a wave.
  • The index of refraction of a medium determines the speed of light in that medium.
  • Electromagnetic waves are capable of transmitting energy through a vacuum.
  • The intensity of sound is measured in decibels (dB).
  • The human ear can perceive sounds ranging from approximately 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.
  • Ultraviolet (UV) rays have higher frequencies than visible light and can cause damage to skin cells.
  • X-rays are high-energy electromagnetic waves that can penetrate matter and are used for medical imaging and industrial purposes.
  • Gamma rays are the highest-energy electromagnetic waves and are emitted during certain nuclear reactions.
  • The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses a wide range of frequencies and wavelengths, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and gamma rays.
  • The magnetic field of a magnet is strongest at its poles.
  • The direction of the electric field is the direction a positive test charge would move when placed in the field.
  • The electric field lines between two opposite charges extend outward from the positive charge and terminate on the negative charge.
  • Conductors allow electric charges to move freely, while insulators prevent the movement of charges.
  • Coulomb’s law describes the electrostatic force between two charged objects and is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
  • Electric potential energy increases when like charges move closer together or when opposite charges move farther apart.
  • The voltage across a resistor in a series circuit is equal to the product of the current flowing through it and the resistance value.
  • Kirchhoff’s first law, also known as the junction rule, states that the sum of currents entering a junction in a circuit is equal to the sum of currents leaving the junction.
  • Kirchhoff’s second law, also known as the loop rule, states that the sum of the voltage drops around any closed loop in a circuit is equal to the sum of the electromotive forces.
  • The magnitude of the magnetic field strength at a specific point is proportional to the current passing through a wire and inversely proportional to the distance from the wire.
  • Ampere’s law states that the magnetic field around a closed loop is directly proportional to the current passing through the loop.
  • Lenz’s law states that the direction of an induced electromotive force (EMF) in a closed loop is such that it opposes the change in magnetic flux that produces it.
  • The right-hand rule can be used to determine the direction of the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying wire or the direction of force experienced by a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field.
  • Transformers are devices that can increase or decrease the voltage of alternating current (AC) by utilizing the principles of electromagnetic induction.
  • The phenomenon of electromagnetic resonance is used in many everyday technologies, including radio and television broadcasting.
  • Nuclear reactions involve changes in the nucleus of an atom and can release a tremendous amount of energy.
  • The process of radioactive decay is random and spontaneous, making it impossible to predict exactly when a particular nucleus will decay.
  • The electromagnetic spectrum includes a wide range of electromagnetic waves that differ in frequency and wavelength.
  • Infrared radiation is often used for thermal imaging and can be sensed as heat.
  • The pitch of a sound is related to the frequency of the sound wave, with higher frequencies corresponding to higher pitches.
  • The loudness of a sound is related to the amplitude of the sound wave, with greater amplitudes corresponding to louder sounds.
  • The Doppler effect is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer who is moving relative to the wave source.
  • Ultrasonic waves have frequencies higher than the upper audible limit for humans and are used in various applications, including medical imaging and cleaning.
  • Electrically charged objects can attract neutral objects through the process of polarization.
  • The strength of the gravitational force between two objects is determined by their masses and the distance between them.
  • Newton’s law of universal gravitation states that every point mass attracts every other point mass with a force that is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers.
  • Gravitational fields are always attractive and act in the direction of the center of the mass creating the field.
  • The escape velocity of an object is the minimum velocity required to break free from a planet or celestial body’s gravitational influence.
  • Kepler’s first law, also known as the law of orbits, states that planets move in elliptical orbits with the Sun at one of the two foci.
  • Kepler’s second law, also known as the law of areas, states that a line segment joining a planet and the Sun sweeps out equal areas during equal intervals of time.
  • Kepler’s third law, also known as the law of harmonies, establishes a relationship between a planet’s orbital period and its average distance from the Sun.
  • The mass of an object is a measure of the amount of matter it contains and is typically measured in kilograms.
  • Weight is the force exerted on an object due to gravity and is measured in newtons.
  • Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.
  • Newton’s first law, also known as the law of inertia, states that an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force.
  • Newton’s second law relates the net force applied to an object, its mass, and its acceleration through the equation F = ma.
  • Newton’s third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
  • Momentum is the product of an object’s mass and its velocity and is conserved in a closed system.
  • The impulse-momentum theorem states that the change in momentum of an object is equal to the impulse applied to it.
  • The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted from one form to another.
  • Kinetic energy is the energy of motion and is given by the equation KE = 0.5 mv².
  • Potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position or condition and is given by the equation PE = mgh.

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