capacitors, and diodes, all of which have been covered in previous chapters, as wellas transistors, which are semi-conducting devices covered in Condensed Matter Physics (http://cnx.org/content
University Physics Volume 1 1 Units and Measurement Search for: 1.4 Dimensional AnalysisLearning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Find the dimensions of a mathematical expression involving physical quantities. Determine whether an equation involving physical quantities is di...
however, when it comes to solving physics problems, we use analytical methods, which we’ll see in the next section. Analytical methods are more simple computationally and more accurate than graphical methods. From now on, to distinguish between...
University Physics Volume 1 3 Motion Along a Straight Line Search for: 3.2 Instantaneous Velocity and SpeedLearning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Explain the difference between average velocity and instantaneous velocity. Describe the difference between velocity and spe...
Matter wavesare a central part of the branch of physics known as quantum mechanics. These waves are associated with protons, electrons, neutrons, and other fundamental particles found in nature. The theory that all types of matter have wave-like properties was first proposed by Louis de Broglie...
University Physics Volume 1 5 Newton’s Laws of Motion Search for: 5.7 Drawing Free-Body DiagramsLearning Objectives By the end of the section, you will be able to: Explain the rules for drawing a free-body diagram Construct free-body diagrams for different situationsThe...