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Thermodynamics

Measurement of Temperature

Science > Physics > Thermal Properties of Matter and Thermodynamics > Measurement of Temperature LIST OF SUB-TOPICS: In last article, we have studied different temperature scales. In this article, we shall discuss methods of measurement of temperature and thermometers. Temperature can be defined in several ways: It is measured in °C (centigrade or Celsius) or […]

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Thermodynamics

Thermodynamic or Temperature Scales

Science > Physics > Thermal Properties of Matter and Thermodynamics > Thermodynamic or Temperature Scales In last article, we have studied the concept of temperature. In this article, we shall discuss different thermodynamic or temperature scales. Temperature can be defined in several ways: It is measured in °C (centigrade or Celsius) or K (Kelvin). It […]

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Thermodynamics

Concept of Heat

Science > Physics > Thermal Properties of Matter and Thermodynamics > concept of Heat “Heat” refers to the transfer of thermal energy between substances due to a temperature difference. It’s a form of energy associated with the motion of atoms and molecules in a substance. Heat always flows from regions of higher temperature to regions […]

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Physics

Effect of Temperature on the Speed of Sound

Science > Physics > Wave Motion > Effect of Temperature on the Speed of Sound In the last article, we have studied the factors affecting the velocity of sound. In this article, we shall solve numerical problems to study the effect of change of temperature on the velocity of sound. Example 01: At what temperature […]

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Physics

Factors Affecting Speed of Sound in a Gas

Science > Physics > Wave Motion > Factors Affecting Speed of Sound in a Gas In the last article, we have seen expression for speed of sound in a gas. In this article, we shall study different factors affecting the speed of sound. Laplace assumed that the process of propagation of sound as an adiabatic […]

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Physics

Speed of Longitudinal Waves

Science > Physics > Wave Motion > Speed of Longitudinal Waves In this article, we shall study to solve problems to find speed of longitudinal waves in fluids, solids, and rods. Expression for velocity of longitudinal wave in a fluid using dimensional analysis: The velocity (v) of longitudinal wave through a fluid is found to […]

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Physics

Speed of Transverse Waves

Science > Physics > Wave Motion > Speed of Transverse Waves In this article, we shall study to solve problems to find speed of transverse wave in a stretched string and a solid. Expression for velocity of transverse wave on a stretched string using dimensional analysis: The velocity (v) of transverse wave on a stretched […]

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Physics

Numerical Problems on Wave Motion Set – 02

Science > Physics > Wave Motion > Numerical Problems on Wave Motion Set – 02 Wave velocity in medium does not depend on the frequency. It depends upon the Elasticity and inertia of the medium. When medium changes the wavelength and velocity of wave changes but the frequency remains the same. Thus n1 = n2. […]

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Physics

Numerical Problems on Wave Motion Set – 01

Science > Physics > Wave Motion > Numerical Problems on Wave Motion Set – 01 In this article, we shall study to solve problems to calculate frequency, wavelength, and velocity of wave. Formulae: v = n λ n = 1/T Wave number = 1/λ Velocity of radio waves = 3 x 108 m s-1 Where, […]

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Physics

Introduction to Wave Motion

Science > Physics > Wave Motion > Wave Motion The motion that repeats itself after fixed intervals of time is called periodic motion. We know that oscillatory motion is a type of periodic motion. Oscillatory motion is defined as the to and fro motion of an object from its mean position. Examples: oscillation of simple […]