Introduction The Nobel Prize in Physics is the most prestigious award given yearly by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Noble prize is given to those physicists who conferred the most outstanding contributions for mankind (in physics). Wilhelm Röntgen, a German/Dutch physicist, was the first person who had received the first Nobel Prize in… Continue reading Nobel Prize In Physics
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Inventions and Inventors in Physics
The following table illustrates the major inventions and their inventors in physics uses − Invention Inventor Centigrade scale Anders Celsius Watch Peter Henlein Radio Guglielmo Marconi Telephone Alexander Graham Bell Electricity Benjamin Franklin Electric Light Bulb Thomas Edison Thermometer Galileo Galilei Telescope Hans Lippershey and Zacharias Janssen; later Galileo Telegraph Samuel Morse Cosmic Rays Victor… Continue reading Inventions and Inventors in Physics
Major Instruments and Their Uses
The following table illustrates the major scientific instruments and their uses − Instrument Use Accelerometer Measures acceleration Altimeter Measures altitude of an aircraft Ammeter Measures electric current in ampere Anemometer Measures wind speed Barometer Measures atmospheric pressure Bolometer Measures radiant energy Caliper Measures distance Calorimeter Measures heat (in chemical reaction) Crescograph Measures growth in plant… Continue reading Major Instruments and Their Uses
Physics – Measurement Units
The following table illustrates the major measuring units in physics − Mass And Related Quantities Quantity Symbol Unit Density ρ kg.m-3 Volume V m-3 Force F Newton (N) Torque M N.m Pressure P Pascal (Pa) Dynamic viscosity η Pa.s Acoustic pressure p Pascal (pa) Dynamic volume v m3 Electricity and Magnetism Quantity Symbol Unit Power… Continue reading Physics – Measurement Units
Physics – Branches
The following table illustrates the major branches and their sub-branches) of physics − Branch/Field Sub-branch/Sub-field Classical mechanics Newtonian mechanics Analytical mechanics Celestial mechanics Applied mechanics Acoustics Analytical mechanics Dynamics (mechanics) Elasticity (physics) Fluid mechanics Viscosity Energy Geomechanics Electromagnetism Electrostatics Electrodynamics Electricity Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics Heat Optics Light Condensed matter physics Solid state physics High… Continue reading Physics – Branches
Development of Physics
During the ancient period, the development of physics took place with the development of astronomy. However, during the medieval period, a notable work of the Arab writer and scientist Ibn Al-Haitham revolutionized the concept of physics. Ibn Al-Haitham had written a book in seven volumes namely “Kitāb al-Manāẓir “also known as “The Book of Optics.”… Continue reading Development of Physics
Introduction
Physics is one of the most significant disciplines of natural science, which describe the nature and properties of matters. The term ‘physics’ is derived from the Ancient Greek word i.e. ‘phusikḗ’ meaning ‘knowledge of nature’. Definition Physics is the branch of natural science that studies the nature and properties of matter and energy. The significant subject matter of… Continue reading Introduction