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Concept of Self and Mutual Induction

Science > Physics > Electromagnetic Induction > Concept of Self and Mutual Induction In this article, we shall study the concept of self and mutual induction and also construction and working of the transformer. Concept of Self Induction: When a current flowing through a coil changes the magnetic flux linked with the coil itself changes. […]

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Eddy Currents

Science > Physics > Electromagnetic Induction > Eddy Currents If a block of metal is moved in a magnetic field or kept in a changing magnetic field, the free electrons in the conductor experience force and begin to circulate. This gives rise to induced currents in closed circular paths and it is known as eddy […]

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Introduction to Electromagnetic Induction

Science > Physics > Electromagnetic Induction > Introduction to Electromagnetic Induction In this article, we shall study the concept of electromagnetic induction i.e. conversion of magnetic energy into electrical energy. The phenomenon of producing an induced e.m.f. in a conductor or conducting coil due to changing magnetic flux or field is called electromagnetic induction. This […]

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Propagation of Errors

Science > Physics > Units and Measurements > Propagation of Errors In this article, we shall study the propagation of errors in different mathematical operations. Propagation of Errors in Addition: Suppose a result x is obtained by addition of two quantities say a and b i.e.  x = a + b Let Δ a and […]

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Errors and Their Types

Science > Physics > Units and Measurements > Errors and Their Types In this article, we shall study errors, their types, and terminology of errors. An error is defined as the difference between the actual or true value and the measured value. An error should not be confused with a mistake, the mistake can be […]

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Significant Figures and Order of Magnitude

Science > Physics > Units and Measurements > Significant Figures In this article, we shall study the concept of significant figures and order of magnitude. Significant Figures: The digits, whose values are accurately known in a particular measurement are called significant figures. The number expressing the magnitude of measurement should be recorded with only as […]

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More Problems on Form of Physical Equation

Science > Physics > Units and Measurements > Form of Physical Equation In this article, we shall study the use of principle of homogeneity to derive the form of the physical equation. Example – 01: The hydrostatic pressure P of a liquid column depends upon density (d) and height of liquid (h) and acceleration due […]

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More Problems on Dimensional Analysis

Science > Physics > Units and Measurements > More Problems on Dimensional Analysis Example – 01: Check the correctness of physical equation, s = ut +1/2at2, Where u is the initial velocity, v is the final velocity, a is the acceleration, s is the displacement and t is the time in which the change occurs. […]

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Applications of Dimensional Analysis

Science > Physics > Units and Measurements > Applications of Dimensional Analysis In this article, we shall study the applications of dimensional analysis. Applications of Dimensional Analysis: To check the correctness of physical equation:  To Find Dimensions of New Physical Quantity: To derive the form of a physical equation: To derive the relation between different […]

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Dimensions of Physical Quantities

Science > Physics > Units and Measurements > Dimensions of Physical Quantities In this article, we shall study the concept of dimensions of physical quantities and to find dimensions of given physical quantity. Dimensions of Physical Quantity: The power to which fundamental units are raised in order to obtain the unit of a physical quantity […]