dictionary of physics

school level dictionary of physics Aberration Aberration is a defect in  the image which is not a true picture of the taken object. Abrasion A Phenomenon of wearing off because of friction Absolute scale The zero of this scale of temperature corresponds to absolute zero. Absolute zero Zero of thermodynamic temperature (0 kelvin) Absorption hygrometer ...

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CONCEPT OF EQUATION - LHS & RHS

CONCEPT OF EQUATION - LHS, RHS             Concept of equation can be understood easily by taking an example.  You are given that, your age is exactly half of your father's age, and the sum of your age and your father age is equal to 60, then find out your age and your father's age.           In this example, you are going to equate two values and they are sum of the ages = 60,       On the left hand side, you are going to write as, (X/2)+X=60,                     ...

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two digit multiplication in one minute

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images formed by concave mirror

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theories of light

Nature of light : theories of light Different theories of light: i) Newton's corpuscular theory of light ii) Huygen's wave theory of light iii) Maxwell's electromagnetic theory of light     iv) Planck's Quantum theory of light v) De-Broglie's dual theory of light Newton's corpuscular theory of light: characteristics: a) Extremely minute very light and elastic particles are being constantly emitted by all luminous...

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nature of light

1. NATURE OF LIGHT: Light:  The physical cause, with the help of which our eyes experience the sensation of vision, is known as light.  (or) the form of energy, which excites our retina and produce the sensation of vision, is known as light. Ray of light:   The path of light energy from one point to another is known as a ray of light. properties of light:  i) No material medium is required for the propagation  of...

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REFERENCE BOOKS, CD'S

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basic units

physical quantities and their units sl.no physical quantity S.I. Unit 1 distance/displacement m 2 radius of gyration m 3 circumference,perimeter m 4 mass Kg 5 period of oscillation sec 6 tiime sec 7 time constant sec 8 frequency hertz(Hz) 9 area m2 10 volume m3 11 density kg.m-3 12 linear density kg.m-1 13 ...

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