Foundations of Physics
6 terms
Candela
The SI base unit of luminous intensity in a given direction, defined by fixing the luminous efficacy of 540 THz monochromatic radiation to…
Foundations of PhysicsCartesian Coordinates
An orthogonal coordinate system that specifies point locations in space using signed distance projections along mutually perpendicular axes…
Foundations of PhysicsCentre of Mass
The unique spatial point representing the mean mass-weighted position of a physical system or extended rigid body.
Foundations of PhysicsCombining Uncertainties
The mathematical rules used to propagate individual measurement uncertainties into calculated final results.
Foundations of PhysicsControl Variable
Any experimental parameter held strictly constant throughout an investigation to isolate the relationship between independent and dependent…
Foundations of PhysicsCylindrical Coordinates
A 3D coordinate system combining 2D polar coordinates (r, θ) in the transverse plane with a linear vertical height axis z.