Foundations of Physics
6 terms
Foundations of Physics
Percentage Uncertainty
The absolute uncertainty of a measurement divided by the measured value, expressed as a percentage.
Foundations of PhysicsPhysical Quantity
A quantifiable property of a physical system or phenomenon that can be measured and expressed as a numerical value multiplied by a unit.
Foundations of PhysicsPlanck's Constant
A fundamental physical constant that sets the scale for quantum mechanical phenomena, relating photon energy to its frequency.
Foundations of PhysicsPolar Coordinates
A 2D coordinate system specifying point location by radial distance r from the origin and angular displacement θ from a reference axis.
Foundations of PhysicsPrecision
The degree of agreement or repeatability among independent measurements of the same quantity taken under identical conditions.
Foundations of PhysicsPressure
The perpendicular force exerted per unit surface area over which that force is distributed.