Understanding Physics

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Understanding Physics: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Physics, Meaning of Science, Macroscopic Quantity, Scientific Method and Theory & Unification and Reductionism etc.

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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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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A glass of water, a coin, and a rubber band are examples of _____ quantity.

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Is density a macroscopic quantity?

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Define the term macroscopic quantity?

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The branch of physics which deals with the motion of an object without or with the reference of force is_____.

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The main branches of science are- physical science,earth science and life science.

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The meaning of science is defined as_____.

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Unification is a trial to correlate and unite various universal laws and basic phenomena of nature to explain an activity.

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The process of breaking a complex system of the equations into simpler parts is _____