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Physics is the study of natural laws and phenomena, encompassing both macroscopic and microscopic domains. It is interconnected with other sciences and leads to technological innovations that impact society. Key contributions from physicists like Newton and Einstein have shaped our understanding of fundamental forces and physical laws.

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Class11 Physics Chapter1 Complete Flashcards

Physics is the study of natural laws and phenomena, encompassing both macroscopic and microscopic domains. It is interconnected with other sciences and leads to technological innovations that impact society. Key contributions from physicists like Newton and Einstein have shaped our understanding of fundamental forces and physical laws.

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Class 11 Physics - Chapter 1: Physical

World (Complete Flashcards)


What is Physics?
Physics is a branch of science that deals with the study of the basic laws of nature and their
manifestation in different natural phenomena.

Scope of Physics
Physics covers a wide range of physical quantities and phenomena, from the smallest
particles (like electrons) to the largest structures (like galaxies).

Two Domains of Physics


- Macroscopic Domain: Deals with phenomena at the laboratory, terrestrial, and
astronomical scales.
- Microscopic Domain: Deals with molecular, atomic, and subatomic phenomena.

Excitement of Physics
Physics explains the working of nature through a few fundamental laws, making it
intellectually satisfying and practically valuable.

Physics in Relation to Other Sciences


Physics is interconnected with other sciences like chemistry, astronomy, biology, and
geology. It provides foundational understanding essential to these fields.

Physics, Technology, and Society


Physics discoveries lead to technological innovations which impact society. For example,
electricity led to electric devices, and X-rays revolutionized medical diagnostics.

Fundamental Forces of Nature


- Gravitational Force: Acts between masses.
- Electromagnetic Force: Acts between charged particles.
- Strong Nuclear Force: Holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus.
- Weak Nuclear Force: Responsible for beta decay.

Unification of Forces
Unification refers to efforts to describe different fundamental forces within a single
theoretical framework. Example: Electroweak theory unifies electromagnetic and weak
forces.
Nature of Physical Laws
Physical laws are based on observations and experiments. They are universal, concise, and
often expressed mathematically. Examples include Newton's laws, conservation laws, etc.

Important Physicists and Contributions


- Newton: Laws of motion and gravitation
- Einstein: Theory of relativity
- Faraday: Electromagnetic induction
- Rutherford: Nuclear model of atom
- Maxwell: Electromagnetic theory
- Chandrasekhar: White dwarf theory

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