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Boise State - PHY - 211
By the end of this unit you should :1. Know that energy is required for heating, lighting andoperating appliances.2. Know that energy can be supplied from electricity,gas oil,or solid fuel.3. Know that the cost of home heating depends on the fueland
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ENERGYMATTERSENERGYMATTERSRenewableenergysourcesincludeWind,solar,wave,goethermal,hydroENERGYMATTERSENERGYMATTERSNonRenewableSourcesincludeCoal,oilandgasENERGYMATTERSENERGYMATTERSCoalmadefromdeadforestmaterialGasandoilmadefromdeadseacreat
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Energy basicsTemperatureand HeatTemperature and heat areNOT THE SAME.TemperatureHow hot or cold it is.Measured in degrees Celsius.HeatThe amount of thermal energy,measured in joules or J.A cup of hot tea hasheat energy in theform of kinetic e
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Nuclear ReactionsFission and FusionCS 4.4State that in fission a nucleus of large mass splits into 2nuclei of smaller mass numbers, usually with the releaseof neutrons.CS 4.5State that fission may be spontaneous or induced byneutron bombardment.C
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Force DiagramsForces We know that a force can be a push or apull acting on an object There is a good chance that 2 forces canbe acting on an object at any one time Examples: Lifting something Dragging something Floating GlobeBalanced Forces If
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FORCESWhat is a force?A force is an influence on asystem or object which, actingalone, will cause the motion of thesystem or object to change. If asystem or object at rest issubjected to a non-zero force itwill start to move.WeightWeight is a fo
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The Left Hand Rule( for motors) shows what happens when chargedparticles (such as electrons in a current) enter a magnetic fieldThis rule is also called Fleming'sLeft Hand Rule, after Englishelectronics pioneerJohn Ambrose FlemingFirst finger repres
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Types of EnergyY7 EnvironmentalProjectGEL 2007QUESTION?What do we need to move?ENERGYWhere do we get this energy from?FOODIn fact .NOTHING ould happenwwithoutENERGYENERGY IN ACTIONKINETIC ENERGYELECTRICAL ENERGYSOUND ENERGYHEAT & LIGHT E
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Defining the Atom All matter is composed of atoms Atoms are the smallest particle of an elementthat retains its identity in a chemical reaction. Atom comes from the Greek word atomosmeaning indivisible.Powerpoint hosted on www.worldofteaching.comPl
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Q)Whichweighsmore:Akilogramoffeathersorakilogramofiron?DENSITYGEL2007What is Density?WhatIfyoutakethesamevolumeofdifferentsubstances,thentheywillweighdifferentamounts.WoodWaterIron1cm31cm31cm30.50g1.00g8.00gIRONQ)Whichhasthegreatestmassa
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HEALTHHEALTH Convexlensesbringraystoafocus.Themorecurvedthelens,thequickertheraysarefocussed. Concavelensesmakeraysspreadout.Themorecurvedthelens,themoretheraysspreadout.HEALTHHEALTHLongsightedpeoplecanonlyfocusonfarawayobjects.Theeyebehavesn
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Energy, Force, and Motionidentifying energy transformations;Identifying and analyzing the transfer of heat energy by conduction,convection, and radiationinterpreting a phase diagram; describing and calculating velocity andacceleration;comparing Newt
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Producing Electricity fromFossil Fuels and RenewableSourcesVisit www.worldofteaching.comFor 100s of free powerpointsGenerating ElectricityFor many years, we have generated electricity in much the same way:We can also use the heat from NUCLEAR REACT
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FrictionFriction is a Force that always pushesagainst an object when it touchesanother objectWhen 2 things are in contact witheach other, there will be friction actingbetween themFriction High friction (lots of friction) will slowsomething down
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Project GammaProjectBy Wylie Ballinger and Sam RussellVisit www.worldofteaching.comFor 100s of free powerpointsWhat are Gamma Rays?WhatThe most potent particlesTheon the electromagneticscale and the knownuniverse.universe.1 TeVTeV(1,000,000
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Gas pressure & volumeGasp X V = ConstantConstantFor example, suppose we have a theoretical gasForconfined in a jar with a piston at the top. Theinitial state of the gas has a volume equal to 4.0cubic meters and the pressure is 1.0 kilopascal.With
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GravityWhat is it?http:/www.fi.edu/pieces/cych/apollo%2010/story/hoi/ball3.htmlhttp:/www.fi.edu/pieces/cych/apolloGravity isGravity is A natural force thatpulls all objectstoward the center ofthe earth.WHAT IS A FORCE?A pul l or apush on anob
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Gravity and Circular MotionRevisionAQA syllabus ASection 13.3.1-6B.W.HughesBWH 10/04AQA113.3.1-6Circular motion When an object undergoes circular motion itmust experience acentripetal force This produces an accelerationtowards the centre of t
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Guestimate that side Take your best guess at figuring out theRED side in question Without using a calculator! Number a piece of paper 1 to 5 Record your answers on a piece of paper175 N150100 N250275 N150100 N250 3.200 N500 4.200 N500
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HEAT ENERGYHEATWhat is HEAT? Form of energy and measured in JOULES Particles move about more and take upmore room if heated this is why thingsexpand if heated It is also why substances change from:solidsliquidsgaseswhen heatedVisit www.worldof
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Heat TransferMarch 20, 2007Warm-up Wrapa fur coat around a thermometer. Willits temperature rise? Explain why or why not. If you hold one end of a metal nail against apiece of ice, the end in your hand soonbecomes cold. Does cold flow from the ice
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Force DiagramsForces We know that a force can be a push or apull acting on an object There is a good chance that 2 forces canbe acting on an object at any one time Examples: Lifting something Dragging something Floating GlobeBalanced Forces If
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Chapter5UsingElectricityintheHomeVisit www.worldofteaching.comFor 100s of free powerpointsWork=force(Newtons)Xdistance(m)Inordertodoworkaforcemustmovethroughadistance.KineticenergyinvolvesmovementorusePotentialenergymeansthatitcanbeusedOnEarthwec
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Chapter5UsingElectricityintheHomeVisit www.worldofteaching.comFor 100s of free powerpointsWork=force(Newtons)Xdistance(m)Inordertodoworkaforcemustmovethroughadistance.KineticenergyinvolvesmovementorusePotentialenergymeansthatitcanbeusedOnEarthwec
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How LightningWorksLightning transfers electrons from the atmosphere to Earth.Electrons build up in clouds because wind causes them to rubtogether (Charging by friction).The negative charges in the clouds push the negative charges in the ground awayl
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Infrared TelescopesAndrea, Scott, and MartnVisit www.worldofteaching.comFor 100s of free powerpointsInfraredwait what?!?!?Infrared is a certain region in the light spectrumRanges from .7 to 1000 or .1mmBroken into near, mid, and far infraredOne st
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Standard Grade PhysicsHealth PhysicsThe Effects of Radiationon Living ThingsFrom this lesson and for the exam, you shouldbe able to: State that radiation can kill living cells or change the natureof living cells. State that radiation energy may be
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Long leg isthe positive.Also available in thecolours GREEN andYELLOW.The FLAT side also indicateswhich leg is the negativeShort leg is the negative.Visit www.worldofteaching.comFor 100s of free powerpointsL.E.D.
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Fun Physics You Can SeeLasers, Holograms and SpectroscopyVisit www.worldofteaching.comFor 100s of free powerpointsThe Inside Scoop on LightLight is a wave, kind of like a wave in the oceanThese light waves carry energy. This energy can do many inter
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LIGHTRefraction Refraction Fact #1: As light goes from onemedium to another, the velocityCHANGES! Refraction Fact #2: As light goes from onemedium to another, the path CHANGES!Refraction Going from Air toWater If a light ray goes from a LOW refra
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More free powerpoints at http:/www.worldofteaching.comMagnetshavebeenknownforcenturies.Magnetshavebeenknownforcenturies.TheChineseandGreeksknewaboutthemagicalpropertiesofmagnets.TheancientGreeksusedastonesubstancecalledmagnetite.Theydiscoveredthatth
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Mass, Force and Gravity Mass Amount of stuff (atoms/molecules) in anobject. Measured in kg. Force Measures the gravitational pull onsomething. Measured in N (newtons) Earths Gravitational Field Strength 10N/kg.(The gravitational field strength at th
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WhatOn earth isthe MATTER?A.B.C. ?Whatin the world ismatter?Matter isA. Anything that movesB. Anything that takesup space.C. Something that cries.B.Anything thattakes up space!ThetypesOf matter areSolidsGasesLiquidsHow does matterc
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Standard Grade PhysicsHealth PhysicsUsing Ionising Radiation in MedicineBy the end of this lesson, and for theexam, you should be able to: Describe one medical use of radiation based on thefact that that it can destroy cells (instrumentsterilisatio
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Microwave TelescopesParvaneh, Shelby & MarleenaVisit www.worldofteaching.comFor 100s of free powerpointsDiscovery(domestic use)Microwaves have wavelengths range fromcentimeters to those closer to a foot in length.Longer are for heating food.Short
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MOTION What is motion ? What are the different types of motion? What is the physics relating to motioncalled? ok! we have answers to all these questions.1. what is motion?when a body iscontinuously changing itsposition with respect to thesurroun
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Chapter 3Newtons LawNEXTVisit www.worldofteaching.comFor 100s of free powerpointsNewtons Laws3333Newtons First Lawx Law of InertiaNewtons Second Lawx F = maNewtons Third Lawx Action ReactionLaw of UniversalGmm'GravitationF=NEXTPREVIOU
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SWEEP COILSRADIOTRANSMITTERLEMPSARADIORECEIVERAMPLIFIERRECORDERSWEEP COILSSWEEPGENERATORFIELDMAGNET COILS
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P a rtic le m o d e lo fs o lid s ,liq uid s a nd gas e sVisit www.worldofteaching.comFor 100s of free powerpointsHow do materials conduct heatenergy?Uses of conductors and insulatorsUses of conductors and insulatorsLiq uid s a re p o o rc o nd uc
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The SolarSystemandBeyondThe MoonVisit www.worldofteaching.comFor 100s of free powerpointsMrsGriffithsGravity also keeps the moon in orbit around theEarth. The moon orbits the Earth everymonth(28days)The moon is a natural satellite. A satellite
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Reading position and time offa position vs time graphBasicpositionPosition vs timetimeWhere was the object locatedat 2 seconds?position5m4m3mAt 2 seconds theobject is located 2meters from thereference point2m1m0m0s1s2stime3s4s5sW
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Position vs time graphsOf an object at restDescribe what the object is doingat 1 second, 2 seconds,3 seconds, etc.?position5m4mAt 1 seconds theobject is located 4meters from the origin3m2m1m0m0s1s2stime3s4s5sDescribe what the object
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Interpreting position vs timegraphsStill pretty basic stuff Get 2 notecards One one index carddraw a solid line On another,draw a dashed lineSOLIDDASHED You will be asked a series of questionspertaining to a graph. On each graph, their will be
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POWERPresentationbyK.RAJAIAHAGENDA2INTRODUCTIONWORK:Theworkdonebythetheforceisdefinedtobetheproductofcomponentoftheforceinthedirectionofthedisplacementandthemagnitudeofthisdisplacement.ThusOftenitisinterestingtoknownotonlytheworkdoneonanobject,b
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PressureLearning Outcomesknow that pressure depends on bothforce and area.I can calculate the pressure under anyobject.http:/www.pstramway.com/video.aspPressureExperiment100gI think thebiggermass willsinkfurtherI think abigger areawill sto
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PressureandMomentsMomentsPressureIn solidsIfaforceisappliedoverasmallersurfaceareayougetalargerpressure.Pressurecanbecalculatedusingthefollowingequation:NewtonsNm2Pascals or N/m2Pressure - In liquidsPressureincreaseswithdepth.Pressureactse
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PROJECTILE MOTIONSenior High School PhysicsLech Jedral2006Part 1.Free powerpoints at http:/www.worldofteaching.comPart 2.Introduction ProjectileMotion:Motion through the air without a propulsion Examples:Part 1.Motion of Objects ProjectedHor
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LearningObjectivesLearningObjectives Whowasinvolved? Whichexperimentswereusedtohelpusunderstand?Whatareatomiclinespectra?Whichmodelswereusedtorepresenttheatom?Whichequationsarefundamental?Whichonesarehandytoknow?!Whathavebeenthesuccessesofquantu
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LearningObjectivesLearningObjectives Whowasinvolved? Whichexperimentswereusedtohelpusunderstand?Whatareatomiclinespectra?Whichmodelswereusedtorepresenttheatom?Whichequationsarefundamental?Whichonesarehandytoknow?!Whathavebeenthesuccessesofquantu
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Nuclear ReactionsAlpha, Beta, and Gamma DecayCS 4.2State what is meant by alpha, beta and gamma decay ofradionuclides.CS 4.3Identify the processes occurring in nuclear reactionswritten in symbolic form.TheAtomThe atom consists of two parts:1. Th
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Nuclear ReactionsRutherfords Alpha Scattering ExperimentCS 4.1Describe how Rutherford showed that:(a) The nucleus had a relatively small diametercompared with that of the atom.(b) Most of the mass of the atom is concentrated inthe nucleus.INTHEBEG
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Sound and LightJenny CoxVisit www.worldofteaching.comFor 100s of free powerpointsWhy is the sky blue?andWhy are sunsets red?L aboratory: How Sound Travels Part I: Does sound travel through paper,plastic, metal, and water? Part II: Which medium d
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SpectralLinesCelestialFingerprintingVisit www.worldofteaching.comFor 100s of free powerpointsGoalsGoals Fromlightwelearnabout Composition MotionContinuumSpectraTheSunAContinuumSpectrum:Lightemittedacrossacontinuousrangeofwavelengths.Atherma
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SPHERICALMIRRORSFree powerpoints at http:/www.worldofteaching.comWhat is a sphericalSpherical mirrors are mirrors whosemirror? a part of a hollow sphere,surfaces formThe spheres can be made of glass or anypolished metal surfacesTypes of spherical
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Conductors and InsulatorsOBJECTIVESByth e e nd o fth is le s s o nyo us h o uld kno w:1.T h a t Heat Energyflo ws fro m h ig h to lo wtemperatures.2.A Conductoris a m a te ria lth a ta llo ws h e a te ne rg yto flo wth ro ug h itq uic kly.S o m e
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Simplestructure of the atomThe Atomic StructureELECTRONNegativeNEUTRONNoChargePROTONPositiveTwo positive protons and two negative electronsGain an electron to become negativeLose an electron to become positiveMore free powerpoints at http:/www.
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TELECOMTELECOMSPEEDOFE.M.WAVES3x10 m/s3oo,ooo,ooom/s8TELECOMTELECOMSPEEDOFSOUNDWAVES340m/sinairTELECOMTELECOMEQUATIONSv=f/t/tv=dTELECOMTELECOMFrequency=thenumberofwavespersecondMeasuredinHertz(HZ)TELECOMTELECOMCARRIERWAVETHISTE
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TELECOMTELECOMV=fxm/shzmVisspeed,fisfrequency iswavelengthTELECOMTELECOMv=d/tvisspeedinm/sdisdistanceinmtistimeinsTELECOMTELECOMRadiowavesarecarriedfromtransmitterbythecarrierwave.Speedofradiowavesis300,000,000m/sTELECOMTELECOMThema
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TheTelephoneloudspeaker(Electrical energyto sound energy)transmitter(Sound energy toelectrical energy)PrintedcircuitboardofthetelephoneAnOlderTelephoneUsinganoscilloscope1)Quietsound,lowfrequency:2)Quietsound,highfrequency:3)Loudsound,lowfrequ
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Telecommunication.SoundWaves. Soundenergytravelsintheformofwaves. Soundcantravelthroughsolids,liquidsandgasesbyvibratingtheparticlesinthethreetypesofmaterials.Telecommunication.SoundWaves. Theparticlesinthethreematerialsvibrateinthesamedirectionas
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TRANSPORTTRANSPORTMeasurementofaveragespeedDonebymeasuringadistancewithatapethenmeasuringthetimewithastopclock.TRANSPORTTRANSPORTTHENAVERAGESPEED=Distance/timeMeasuredinmetrespersecond(m/s)TRANSPORTTRANSPORTInstantaneousspeedisthespeedove