1. Properties of light Reflection The speed of light is measured through the equation: v = λ f. However‚ it turns out that when light is reflected off a surface its speed stays the same. This was first proven by Sir Isaac Newton. Under the assumption of perfectly elastic collision‚ the laws of reflection follow from the laws of motion. To demonstrate‚ consider a particle traveling towards a flat frictionless surface whose horizontal and vertical velocity components are: VX and VY. When the particle
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Experiment 9: THE TANGENT GALVANOMETER; PURPOSE: In this experiment we will measure the magnitude of the horizontal component of the Earth’s Magnetic field by the use of an instrument called a tangent galvanometer. INTRODUCTION: A tangent galvanometer consists of a number of turns of copper wire wound on a hoop. At the center of the hoop a compass is mounted. When a direct current flows through the wires‚ a magnetic field is induced in the space surrounding the loops of
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What is Physics? Physics is a field of science that shows the interaction between matter and energy. It shows physical processes that help us understand better how our universe behaves. Physics also use scientific method that formulates and tests hypothesis which are based on observations and comprehensions. What are the different fields under Physics? PHYSICS PHYSICS dealing with physical processes and their relations in the science of physical chemistry. dealing
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Dispersion: The speed of light is slower in various materials than it is in a vacuum or outer space. When the light passes into a material at an angle‚ the light beam is bent or refracted according to Snell’s Law and the index of refraction of the material. But also‚ the speed of light through a material varies slightly with the wavelength or frequency of the light. Thus‚ each wavelength is refracted at a slightly different angle when passing through a material at an angle. This spreading out of
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1. List the basic elements of a Fiber-Optic communication system • A fiber optic transmission strand that can carry the signal. • A source of invisible infrared radiation modulated to impress digital data or an analog signal on the light beam. • A photosensitive detector to convert the optical signal back into an electrical signal at the receiver. • Optical connectors at the light source-to-cable interface and at the cable-to-photo detector interface. 2. List Five advantages of an optical
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For group assignments each student must attach their own signed cover sheet to the assignment. 5. Electronic submission is only permitted if stated in the unit guide or with the teacher’s approval ASSIGNMENT DETAILS Unit name | PHYSICS | Unit code | MUF0121 | | | | | Assignment title | PRACTICAL WORK | | | Teacher’s name | CHARLES TAYLOR | | | Due date | | Date submitted | | All work must be submitted by the due date. An application to extend the due date
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Free Fall Rachel Shea Physics 131 Lab‚ QL Hasbrouck 210 Sept. 21‚ 2014 Abstract This experiment measures the study of motion by observing the force of gravity acting solely upon an object‚ and also measures reaction time. If an object is in free fall‚ the only force acting upon it is gravity. The object used in this experiment was a golf ball that provided some acceleration when dropped. A sensor positioned underneath a table recorded the golf ball’s pattern of motion‚ when dropped. The main
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PHYSICS science that deals with matter‚ energy‚ motion and force. BRANCHES OF PHYSICS Acoustics studies the production and properties of sound. Atomic physics examines the structure‚ properties‚ and behavior of the atom. Biophysics applies the tools and techniques of physics to the study of living things and the life processes. Cryogenics is the study of extremely low temperatures. Electrodynamics analyses the relationship between electrical and magnetic forces. Fluid physics deals with
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Physics began when man first started to study his surroundings. Early applications of physics include the invention of the wheel and of primitive weapons. The people who built Stone Henge had knowledge of physical mechanics in order to move the rocks and place them on top of each other. It was not until during the period of Greek culture that the first systematic treatment of physics started with the use of mechanics. Thales is often said to have been the first scientist‚ and the first Greek philosopher
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The science of matter and energy and of interactions between the two‚ grouped in traditional fields such as acoustics‚ optics‚ mechanics‚ thermodynamics‚ and electromagnetism‚ as well as in modern extensions including atomic and nuclear physics‚ cryogenics‚ solid-state physics‚ particle physics‚ and plasma physics. Physics (from Ancient Greek: φύσις physis "nature") is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through space and time‚ along with related concepts such as energy and force
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