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Physics

Application of Huygens Wave Theory of Light

Science > Physics > Wave Theory of Light >Application of Huygens Wave Theory of Light In the last article, we had a brief idea of the Huygens wave theory of light. In this article, we shall study its use to explain the phenomena of reflection and refraction of light. Huygens Principle: Huygens Proposed that Every […]

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Physics

Wave Theory of Light

Science > Physics > Wave Theory of Light > Introduction to Wave Theory of Light In this article, we shall study various theories proposed to explain the nature of light. The main focus of the article will be on Huygens’s wave theory of light Newton’s Corpuscular Theory of Light Assumptions of Newton’s Corpuscular Theory of […]

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Thermodynamics

Applications of Expansion of Solids

Science > Physics > Thermal Properties of Matter and Thermodynamics > Applications of Expansion of Solids Linear expansion or longitudinal expansion refers to the increase in length of a solid material when its temperature rises. This phenomenon occurs due to the increased thermal energy within the material, causing its constituent particles to vibrate more vigorously, […]

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Thermodynamics

Numerical Problems on Linear Expansion of Solids

Science > Physics > Expansion of Solids > Numerical Problems on Linear Expansion of Solids In this article, we shall study to solve problems to calculate the coefficient of linear expansion of solid, final length and the change in temperature. Example – 01: A metal scale is graduated at 0 oC. What would be the […]

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Thermodynamics

Expansion of Solids

Science > Physics > Thermal Properties of Matter and Thermodynamics > Expansion of Solids Whenever there is an increase in the dimensions of a body due to heating, then the body is said to be expanded and the phenomenon is known as expansion of solids. Solids undergo three types of expansions a) Linear (Longitudinal) expansions, […]

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Physics

Specific Heats of Gases

Science > Physics > Kinetic Theory of Gases > Specific Heats of Gases In this article, we shall study the concept of specific heat capacities or Specific heats of gases. Solids and liquids have only one specific heat, while gases have two specific heats: In the case of solids and liquids, a small change in […]

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Physics

Degree of Freedom of Gas Molecules

Science > Physics > Kinetic Theory of Gases > Degree of Freedom of Gas Molecules In this article, we shall study the concept of degree of freedom of gas molecules. Degree of freedom for different types of gases. We shall also find the ratio of specific heats for different types of gases. Degree of Freedom […]

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Physics

Numerical Problems on Kinetic Theory of Gases

Science > Physics > Kinetic Theory of Gases > Numerical Problems on Kinetic Theory of Gases In this article, we shall study to find r.ms. speed of gas molecules, density of gas, pressure exerted by the gas using kinetic theory of gases. Example 01: Calculate the R.M.S. velocity of Hydrogen molecules at N.T.P. given: Density […]

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Physical Chemistry

Packing Efficiency of Unit Cell

Science > Chemistry > Solid State > Packing Efficiency of Unit Cell In this article, we shall study the packing efficiency of different types of unit cells. In whatever way the constituent particles atoms, molecules or ions are packed, there is always some free space in the form of voids. The fraction of the total […]

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Physical Chemistry

Bravais Lattices

Science > Chemistry > Solid State > Bravais Lattices In this article, we shall study the structures of Bravais Lattices. A crystal is a homogenous portion of a solid substance made of a regular pattern of structural units bonded by plane surfaces making a definite angle with each other. Unit Cell: A unit cell is […]