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Force, Pressure and Energy

Types of Force, Pressure, Atmospheric Pressure, Types of Energy, Work, Power - TNPSC Science guide.

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๐Ÿ’ช Force - Introduction!

Force = Factor that changes the position of an object

Unit:Newton (N)| CGS:dyne

๐Ÿ“Š Key types - MASTER TABLE
Type of key English Explanation example
Gravity Gravitational Force The force that the earth pulls on objects ๐ŸŽ Falling Apples
Frictional force Frictional Force A force resisting motion ๐Ÿš— Braking
Muscle force Muscular Force Force exerted by muscles ๐Ÿ’ช Weight lifting
Magnetic force Magnetic Force Magnetic force of attraction/repulsion ๐Ÿงฒ Magnet attracts iron
Electrical force Electric Force Force between charges โšก Level electricity
๐Ÿ“ Newton Laws - Newton Laws
fate Name Explanation formula
Rule I Law of Inertia If there is no force then the position will not change -
Rule II Law of force Force = Mass × Acceleration F = ma
Rule III Verb-reaction Every reaction has a reaction Fโ‚ = -Fโ‚‚
๐ŸŽฏ Key - Key Formulas
๐Ÿ“Œ Basic Formulas:
  • Force F = ma
  • Weight W = mg(g = 9.8 m/s²)
  • Momentum p = mv
  • 1 N = 10โต dyne
๐Ÿ’ก Memory Tips:
  • F =Force =mass ×aacceleration
  • Mass doesn't change, weight does!
  • Weight on Moon = 1/6 on Earth
๐Ÿ”„ Friction force - Friction
Type Explanation
Level friction While in the material state
Slip friction When the object slips
Rolling friction When the object is rolling (very low)

๐ŸŽฏRolling Friction < Sliding Friction < Static Friction

โฌ‡๏ธ Pressure (Pressure) - Introduction!

Pressure = Force / Area

Unit:Pascal (Pa)= N/m²

๐Ÿ“Š Stress Types - MASTER TABLE
Pressure type English formula example
solid pressure Solid Pressure P = F/A ๐Ÿ“Œ Nail piercing
Fluid pressure Liquid Pressure P = hρg ๐ŸŒŠ Water pressure
torsional pressure Atmospheric Pressure 76 cm Hg ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ Air pressure
๐Ÿ“ Important rules - Laws
fate who discovered Explanation application
Pascal's law Blaise Pascal Pressure is evenly distributed in the fluid Hydraulic brake, lift
Archimedes' Law Archimedes A submerged object is pushed upward Floating the ship
Bernoulli's law Daniel Bernoulli More speed = less pressure Airplane flying
๐ŸŽฏ Pressure - Comparison of Units
unit value application
1 atm 101325 Pa Atmospheric pressure
1 bar 10โต Pa Weather report
76 cm Hg 1 atm Mercury manometer
1 torr 1 mm Hg Vacuum gauge
๐Ÿ’ก Stress - Reminder Tips
๐Ÿ”ด Less area = more pressure:
  • ๐Ÿ“Œ Nail tip sharpness
  • ๐Ÿ”ช Knife Sharpness
  • ๐Ÿ‘  Damage to high heels
๐ŸŸข More surface area = less pressure:
  • ๐Ÿช Camel is broad footed
  • ๐ŸŽฟ Skiing board
  • ๐Ÿ—๏ธ Building foundation

๐ŸŽฏP = F/A→ more area (A) = less pressure (P)!

โšก Energy (Energy) - Introduction!

Energy = capacity to do work

Unit:Joule (J)| CGS:erg

๐Ÿ“Š Energy Types - MASTER TABLE
Type of energy English formula example
kinetic energy Kinetic Energy KE = ½mv² ๐Ÿš— Running car
level energy Potential Energy PE = mgh ๐Ÿ“ฆ Meaning at height
Heat energy Heat Energy Q = mcΔT ๐Ÿ”ฅ Fire
Light energy Light Energy E = hν ๐Ÿ’ก Lamp
Electrical energy Electrical Energy E = VIt โšก Electricity
Sound energy Sound Energy - ๐Ÿ”Š Speaker
Atomic energy Nuclear Energy E = mc² โ˜ข๏ธ Nuclear power plant
๐Ÿ”„ Energy Conversions - Energy Conversions
device input โžœ publication
๐Ÿ’ก Electric light Electrical energy โžœ Light + Heat
๐Ÿ”‹ Battery Chemical energy โžœ Electrical energy
โ˜€๏ธ Solar cell Light energy โžœ Electrical energy
๐ŸŽค Microphone Sound energy โžœ Electrical energy
๐Ÿ”Š Speaker Electrical energy โžœ Sound energy
โš™๏ธ Motor Electrical energy โžœ kinetic energy
๐Ÿ”Œ Generator kinetic energy โžœ Electrical energy
๐ŸŽฏ Energy Units - Comparison
1 J = 10โท erg
1 kWh = 3.6 × 10โถ J (1 unit)
1 eV = 1.6 × 10โป¹โน J
1 cal = 4.186 J

๐ŸŽฏEnergy does not perish, form changes!- Law of Invariance of Energy

๐Ÿ”ง Work & Power - Work & Power!

๐Ÿ“Š Work vs Energy vs Efficiency - Comparison
measurement definition formula SI unit CGS unit
Work Force × Displacement W = F × d Joule (J) Erk
Energy Ability to work KE, PE Joule (J) Erk
Power Work / Time P = W/t Watt (W) erg/sec
โšก Capacity units - Power Units
1 W = 1 J/s
1 kW = 1000 W
1 HP (Horse Power) =746 W
1 MW = 10โถ W

๐ŸŽฏ1 HP = 746 W- TNPSC Frequently Asked Question!

๐Ÿ”ด When job = 0?
1๏ธโƒฃ force = 0

Without the key, there is no work

2๏ธโƒฃ Displacement = 0

Pushing the wall (not moving)

3๏ธโƒฃ θ = 90°

Force ⊥ Displacement (wage)

๐Ÿ’กWalking with a load on the head- Force is upward, movement is sideways → W = 0!

๐ŸŽฏ Simple Machines - Simple Machines
machine example benefit
Lever Scissors, log breaker Force amplification
Pulley Well pulley Change of direction
ramp Ladder, skateboard Low key
wedge Ax, nail Splitting
screw Screw, Jack Force amplification

๐Ÿ“ TNPSC Main Questions & Shortcuts!

๐ŸŽฏ TNPSC Frequently Asked Questions
Q: SI unit of force? โœ…Newton (N)
Q: SI unit of pressure? โœ…Pascal (Pa)
Q: SI unit of energy? โœ…Joule (J)
Q: SI unit of capacity? โœ…Watt (W)
Q: 1 horsepower = ? โœ…746 watts
Q: E = mc² - whose formula? โœ…Einstein
Q: Pascal's Law - Application? โœ…Hydraulic brake, lift
Q: Archimedes Rule - Application? โœ…Boating, swimming
Q: Flying a plane - which rule? โœ…Bernoulli's law
Q: Weight on the moon? โœ…1/6 times that on Earth
๐Ÿ’ก SUPER SHORTCUT - formula recall!
๐Ÿ”ต "FMA" - key

F = ma

Force = Mass × Acceleration

๐ŸŸข "WFD" - Work

W = Fd

Work = Force × Distance

๐ŸŸก "PWT" - Capacity

P = W/t

Power = Work / Time

๐Ÿ”ด "PFA" - pressure

P = F/A

Pressure = Force / Area

๐ŸŽฏ Scientists - Rules MATCH!
Newton Laws of Motion, Gravitation
Pascal Uniform distribution of fluid pressure
Archimedes Upward force (buoyancy)
Bernoulli Velocity ↑ = Pressure ↓
Einstein E = mc² (atomic energy)
๐Ÿ”ข Number Values โ€‹โ€‹- QUICK MEMORY!
  • g = 9.8 m/s²(acceleration of gravity)
  • 1 N = 10โต dyne
  • 1 J = 10โท erg
  • 1 HP = 746 W
  • 1 kWh = 3.6 × 10โถ J
  • 1 atm = 76 cm Hg = 101325 Pa
  • c = 3 × 10โธ m/s(speed of light)
โšก Memory Trick - "746 HP"
๐Ÿด "one horse = 746 watts"

7+4+6= 17 → 1+7 =8Legs (2 horse!)

๐Ÿ’ก To remember the number 746 → "7-4-6" three numbers!

๐Ÿ“‹ Unit conversion - MASTER TABLE
measurement SI CGS Change
key N dyne 1N = 10โต dyne
Work/Energy J erg 1J = 10โท erg
ability W erg/s 1W = 10โท erg/s
Pressure Pa dyne/cm² 1Pa = 10 dyne/cm²
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