What are the Characteristics of LightThe Characteristics of light :      Light is an electromagnetic wave.Light travels in a straight line.Light is a transverse wave, and does not need any medium to travel. Light can travel through vaccum. Its speed thro…

Physics Symbols: All Physics Symbols and Their Names Pdf are covered in this page, we are also providing Greek Symbols in Physics and there units and quantity.Physics Symbols and Their NamesList of Physics Symbols and Their NamesSymbols used to denote ph…

Numerical Methods In Lens(A) Lens Formula   Definition: The equation relating the object distance (u), the image distance (v) and the focal length (f) of the lens is called the lens formula. Assumptions made:The lens is thin.The lens has a small aperture…

Effects Of Force On An ObjectA push or a pull acting on an object is called force. The SI unit of force is newton (N). We use force to perform various activities. In common usage, the idea of a force is a push or a pull.  Figure shows a teenage boy appl…

Base Quantities and Derived Quantities Definition, Units ExamplesPhysical quantities are quantities that can be measured.Usually, a specific scientific instrument is used to measure a particular physical quantity. To describe a physical quantity we first…

Physics is the study of basic principles that govern the Physical World around us. It is the study of energy and matter. More precisely how matter and energy interact with each other and how they affect each other. Physics will always be exciting and thi…

What is MotionWhen a body does not change its position with time, we can say that the body is at rest, while if a body changes its position with time, it is said to be in motion.Analysing Linear Motion Linear motion is motion in a straight line.Non-line…

What are Concave and Convex Mirrors?We are used to plane mirrors. But, when they are curved, they produce images that are different from those formed by plane mirrors. Common examples of curved mirrors stainless steel spoons, ladles, vessels with round b…

What Is Inferior Mirage And Superior MirageMirage or Inferior MirageDefinition: It is an optical illusion, seen in deserts at summer noon, due to which an inverted image of a distant tree is seen formed in hot sand below it, as if formed in water. Actual…

What Is Wave MotionMost of us have seen the formation of ripples when a small stone (pebble) is dropped into a pond. The disturbances created by the stone in the water produces ripples which move outwards towards the shore of the pond. If you examine the…