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  1. What's the standard "roadmap" to learning quantum physics?

    What physics topics do I need to know to start learning about quantum mechanics? (In addition to the mathematical topics mentioned at What is the math knowledge necessary for starting …

  2. What is a basic physics general definition of a 'potential'?

    Apr 5, 2018 · From the Wikipedia: In physics, a potential may refer to the scalar potential or to the vector potential. In either case, it is a field defined in space, from which many important …

  3. Definition of Ohm in SI basic units in words - Physics Stack Exchange

    Feb 16, 2014 · Definition of Ohm in SI basic units in words Ask Question Asked 11 years, 8 months ago Modified 6 years, 7 months ago

  4. forces - Why are basic physics problems neglecting to include ...

    Oct 27, 2015 · Yes, most basic mechanics problems ignore drag effects (because those are hard, amongst other things). But, I live where the air pressure is ~10% less than sea level, and basic …

  5. The basic physics behind the plasma frequency

    Dec 5, 2015 · Very basic physics behind this equation is the oscillatory behaviour of the change in the density of electrons (or charged particles). For a basic derivation of the plasma frequency, …

  6. Book covering differential geometry and topology for physics

    Apr 3, 2016 · I'm interested in learning how to use geometry and topology in physics. Could anyone recommend a book that covers these topics, preferably with some proofs, physical …

  7. Basic explosion physics - determining force

    I'm using a game engine that has a ton of physics stuff built in. What I am currently trying to do is to simulation an explosion with F force in an x,y coordinate system and figure out how other it...

  8. reference frames - Question regarding expressing the basic …

    Sep 27, 2021 · Question regarding expressing the basic physics quantities (ie) Position ,Velocity and Acceleration in Polar and Spherical Coordinates Ask Question Asked 4 years ago …

  9. What is a good introductory book on quantum mechanics?

    For a basic short introduction to quantum mechanics, you can't beat: Feynman Lectures on Physics Vol III This is very good and intuitive, and complementary to the remaining books. …

  10. Why is the candela a base unit of the SI? - Physics Stack Exchange

    As you say, usefulness is almost certainly part of the criteria used originally to define the canonical set of seven base units; the candela probably made the cut because you get a lot …