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Bernoulli’s Principle
Bernoulli’s Principle is one of the central ideas in classical fluid mechanics and it helps us understand how pressure, speed and height are
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Laws of Refraction
Refraction is a fundamental phenomenon in physics that occurs when a wave, such as light, passes from one medium into another with a different optical density, causing a change in its speed and direction. The…
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Brewster’s Angle
Brewster’s angle is a fundamental concept in optics, describing the specific angle at which light, when incident on the interface between two media, becomes perfectly polarized upon reflection. This phenomenon, first described by the Scottish…
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Chandrasekhar Mass Limit
The Chandrasekhar mass limit is a fundamental concept in astrophysics, representing the maximum mass that a white dwarf star can possess while remaining stable against gravitational collapse. This limit is named after the Indian-American astrophysicist…
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Black Body Radiation
Black body radiation is a cornerstone of modern physics, connecting the fields of thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and quantum theory in a unique way. It refers to the electromagnetic radiation emitted by an idealized object that…
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Angular Wavenumber
The angular wavenumber, commonly symbolized as (k), is one of the most fundamental quantities in wave theory. It expresses the rate at which a wave’s phase progresses through space, capturing the essential idea of spatial…
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Wavefront
In physics, the concept of a wavefront is fundamental to understanding how waves propagate through space. A wavefront can be described as an imaginary surface that connects points in a medium which oscillate in unison,…
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Wavenumber
Wavenumber is a fundamental concept in physics that plays a crucial role in understanding wave phenomena across various domains, including optics, acoustics, and quantum mechanics. At its core, wavenumber provides a measure of the spatial…
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Resistivity
Resistivity is a fundamental property of materials that characterizes how strongly they oppose the flow of electric current. It is intrinsic to the material itself and does not depend on the shape or size of…
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Impulse
Impulse in physics is a concept that connects force and motion over time. It describes how much a force changes an object’s momentum, emphasizing that not only the strength of a force matters, but also…