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Chemistry

Detection of Radiation

Diffusion Cloud Chamber The Diffusion Cloud Chamber is used to view high energy alpha particles, lower energy beta particles, and […]

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Physics

Nuclear reactions – Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fussion

Nuclear Reactions Rutherford in 1919 transmitted nitrogen isotope into an oxygen isotope. The nitrogen was subjected to the action of […]

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Chemistry

Circular Motion

Meaning of Circular Motion Circular motion is the motion of a body around a circle. The simplest form of circular […]

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Physics

Linear Motion: Speed and Velocity

Speed The speed of an object is a measure of how fast something is traveling. speed (m/s) = distance (m) ÷ […]

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Physics

Motion: Force and Friction

Force Definition of Force Force can be defined as that which changes or tends to change the state of rest […]

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Physics

Motion

Definition of Motion Motion by definition is a change in the position of a body with time with respect to […]

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Physics

Dimensions and Measurement of Physical Quantities

Measurement of Length/Distance Length is measured using the following instruments. (a) Metre Rule: A metre rule is a measuring device calibrated in […]

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Notes

Fundamental and Derived Quantities and Units

Fundamental Quantities The Concept of Fundamental Quantities Fundamental quantities are physical quantities whose dimensions and units are not usually derived […]

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Physics

Definition of Physics

The word ‘’PHYSICS’’ originates from the Greek word, ‘’PHYSIS’’, which means nature and natural characteristics. Physics as a body of […]

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Physics

Electrostatics

ELECTROSTATICS CONTENT Definition of Electrostatics Types of Charges The Law of Electrostatics Gold leaf Electroscope Ways of Producing Charges Charge […]