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force required to keep an object moving along a circular path (centripetal force) F(c) = mv²/r 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:41:20 GMT view revision history
velocity and displacement relationship of an accelerating object v² = v₀²+2ax 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:41:20 GMT view revision history
displacement and time relationship of an accelerating object x = ½at²+v₀t 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:41:19 GMT view revision history
equivalence between energy and mass E₀ = mc² 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:33:33 GMT view revision history
kinetic energy of electrons in the Photoelectric Effect measured from the Stopping Potential KE(max) = eV₀ 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:33:33 GMT view revision history
energy involved in the photoelectric effect hf = ϕ + KE (max) 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:33:33 GMT view revision history
wavelength of a particle λ=h/p 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:33:32 GMT view revision history
momentum of a photon p = E/c 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:33:32 GMT view revision history
energy of a photon E=hf 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:33:32 GMT view revision history
approximation for small angles in Double and Single Slit experiments sinθ≈y/L 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:33:31 GMT view revision history
angular position of a dark fringe in a Single Slit Experiment asinθ=nλ
n= 1, 2, 3,...
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angular position of a dark fringe in a Double Slit Experiment dsinθ= nλ/2
n = 1, 3, 5,...
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angular position of a bright fringe in a Double Slit Experiment dsinθ= nλ
n = 1, 2, 3,...
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magnification of an object based on the object and image distances from a mirror or lens M= -d(o)/d(i) 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:24:29 GMT view revision history
relationship between object and image distances from a mirror or lens 1/f = 1/d(o) + 1/d(i) 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:24:29 GMT view revision history
minimum incident angle that will result in total internal reflection sinθ(c)=n₂/n₁ 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:24:28 GMT view revision history
relationship between incident and refracted angles of light rays (Snell's Law) n₁sinθ₁=n₂sinθ₂ 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:24:28 GMT view revision history
relationship between the wavelengths of a wave in different media λ₁n₁=λ₂n₂ 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:24:28 GMT view revision history
definition of index of refraction n = c/v 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:24:28 GMT view revision history
relationship between incident and reflected angles of light rays θ₁=θ₂ 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:24:28 GMT view revision history
path difference required to create destructive interference ∆L = nλ/2
n = 1, 3,5, ...
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path difference required to create constructive interference ∆L = nλ
n = 1, 2, 3,...
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frequency required to create standing waves with one closed and one open end (air column) f(n) = nv/4L
n = 1, 3, 5,...
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frequency required to create standing waves with two closed (string) or two open ends (air column) f(n) = nv/2L
n = 1, 2, 3, ...
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physical factors that determine the speed of a wave on a string v=√(T/μ) 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:24:27 GMT view revision history
frequency perceived by an observer due to the Doppler Effect f₀=f(s)(v±v(o)/v-+v(s)) 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:24:27 GMT view revision history
relationship between the frequency, wavelength, and speed of a wave v=λf 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:24:27 GMT view revision history
equation of a simple harmonic oscillator x=Asin(ωt) 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:24:26 GMT view revision history
physical factors that determine the period of a pendulum T=2π√(l/g) 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:24:25 GMT view revision history
physical factors that determine the period of a mass-spring system T=2π√(m/k) 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:11:20 GMT view revision history
relationship between the frequency and angular frequency of an oscillator ω=2πf 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:11:20 GMT view revision history
relationship between the frequency and period of an osciallator f=1/T 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:11:19 GMT view revision history
force due to a spring F(s) = kx 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:11:19 GMT view revision history
emf cased by a square loop with a movable side (motional emf) E=vBl 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:11:19 GMT view revision history
emf caused by a changing flux about a loop (Faraday's Law) E=(N)∆Φ/∆t 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:11:19 GMT view revision history
magnetic flux about a loop Φ=BAcosθ 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:11:19 GMT view revision history
magnetic force on a current F = IBlsinθ 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:11:19 GMT view revision history
magnetic force on a moving charge F = qvBsinθ 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:11:18 GMT view revision history
magnetic field created by a wire loop B=μ₀I/2r 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:11:18 GMT view revision history
magnetic field created by a straight wire B=μ₀I/2πr 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:11:18 GMT view revision history
energy stored in a capacitor U = ½QV=½CV²=½Q²/C 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:11:17 GMT view revision history
charge on a capacitor caused by a potential difference Q=CV 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:11:17 GMT view revision history
physical factors that determine capacitance C=ε₀A/d 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:11:17 GMT view revision history
power dissipated by a resistor P=IV=V²/R=I²R 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:11:17 GMT view revision history
current through a resistor caused by a potential difference in a circuit (Ohm's Law) I=V/R 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:11:17 GMT view revision history
current is defined as charge passing in a given amount of time I=∆Q/∆t 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:11:17 GMT view revision history
physical factors that determine resistance R=ρl/A 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:11:16 GMT view revision history
potential difference between 2 points in an electric field ∆V=-Ed 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:11:16 GMT view revision history
potential energy of a two charge system U = kq₁q₂/r² 0 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:11:15 GMT view revision history
potential produced by a point charge V = kq₁/r 2 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:56:43 GMT view revision history
potential energy of a point charge in a potential U = Vq₂ 2 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:56:20 GMT view revision history
force on a charge in a field F(E) = Eq₂ 3 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:55:49 GMT view revision history
electric field produced by a point charge E =kq₁/r² 2 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:54:59 GMT view revision history
force between two charges (Coulomb's Law) F(E) kq₁q₂/r² 2 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:55:22 GMT view revision history
potential energy and work relationship ∆U ≡ -W 3 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:51:44 GMT view revision history
horizontal force due to a surface while counteracting a force (static friction) F(s) ≤ μN 1 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:54:26 GMT view revision history
power associated with a force applied to an object moving at constant velocity P= Fv 1 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:50:46 GMT view revision history
power associated with a change in energy P = ΔE/Δt 1 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:49:58 GMT view revision history
work done by a constant force W ≡ Fd (parallel) 1 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:48:05 GMT view revision history
torque applied by a lever arm
τ ≡ Fr (perpendicular) 3 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:47:35 GMT view revision history
acceleration due to Gravity on a surface of a planet g = Gm/r² 1 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:47:10 GMT view revision history
gravitational force between two objects (Newton's Law of Gravitation) F(g) = Gm₁m₂/r² 1 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:46:46 GMT view revision history
acceleration of an object moving along a circular path (centripetal acceleration) a(c) = v²/r 2 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:46:08 GMT view revision history
Momentum of an object p ≡ mv 1 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:22:36 GMT view revision history
Impulse applied to an object I ≡ F(Δt) 1 noblejas Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:48:35 GMT view revision history
power associated with work done P = W/t
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force due to a planet's gravity (Weight) w = mg 1 noblejas Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:47:32 GMT view revision history
horizontal force due to surface while counteracting a force (static friction) F(s) ≤ μ(s)N 1 noblejas Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:46:43 GMT view revision history
horizontal force due to a surface while sliding (static friction) F(k) = μ(k)N 2 noblejas Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:45:54 GMT view revision history
gravitational potential energy of a object on the surface of a planet U = mgh 2 noblejas Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:51:58 GMT view revision history
Kinetic Energy of an object KE ≡ ½mv² 2 noblejas Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:44:07 GMT view revision history
change in energy caused by work (Work-Kinetic Energy Theorem) W=∆KE 1 noblejas Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:43:54 GMT view revision history
change in momentum due to an impulse (Impulse-Momentum Theorem) I = ∆p 1 noblejas Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:43:18 GMT view revision history
acceleration caused by a net force on an object (2nd Law) a = F(net)/m 1 noblejas Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:41:26 GMT view revision history
velocity and time relationship of an accelerating object v = v₀ + at 2 noblejas Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:42:21 GMT view revision history
displacement and time relationship of an object in constant velocity x = vt 2 noblejas Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:40:53 GMT view revision history

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