Study Guide

Objective

You understand the quantities and units used in physics. You can calculate how objects move with the equations of motion and energy principle. You understand the difference of heat and temperature, and methods of thermal conduction. You know the principles of how modern equipment rely on quantum physics. You understand the mechanics of signal transmission and attenuation. In addition, you can do basic measurements in the laboratory.

Content

What are SI units, and why are all calculations done with SI base units?
What do displacement, velocity and acceleration mean? How do the kinetic energy and linear momentum differ from each other?
What is the law of continuation and how is it described in fluid motion, in heat conduction and in electric current?
How are X-rays generated and what is the operation principle of laser?