SPACE AND TIME/UNIT AND DIMENSION
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of physics, focusing on physical quantities, units of measurement, and the concept of dimensions. It provides a strong foundation for understanding the quantitative aspects of physical laws and their practical applications.
1. SPACE AND TIME
SPACE AND TIME
1.0 Introduction:
In physics, space is where things happen, and time tells us when they happen. They are basic ideas we use to understand how everything in the universe moves and changes.
1.1 Space and Time
Space
space refers to the region in which objects exist and events occur. It provides the position or location of object.
Time
Time is the continuous progression of events from the past through the present into the future.
Importance of space and time in Physics
1. They can describe motion
2. They are used in measurements
3. They allow Physics to study events and changes.
The unit of space(length) is in meters (m) and Time in seconds (s).
DEFINITION OF PHYSICS AND PHYSICAL QUANTITIES
Physics: Physics is the branch of science, which deals with the study of nature and properties of matter and energy. The subject matter of physics includes heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism and the structure of atoms.
For designing a law of physics, a scientific method is followed which includes the verifications with experiments. The physics, attempts are made to measure the quantities with the best accuracy. Thus, Physics can also be defined as science of measurement.
Applied Physics is the application of the Physics to help human beings and solving their problem, it is usually considered as a bridge or a connection between Physics & Engineering.
Physical Quantities: All quantities in terms of which laws of physics can be expressed, and which can be measured are called Physical Quantities.
For example; Distance, Speed, Mass, Force etc.