Dark Matter, Antimatter, and Negative Matter are concepts from the fields of cosmology and particle physics that have different properties and roles in our understanding of the universe. Read here to understand each term in detail. Matter is anything that has mass and takes space. But apart from … [Read more...] about Dark Matter vs Anti Matter vs Negative Matter
Archives for July 2014
The Four Fundamental Forces of Nature
The Four Fundamental Forces of Nature are Gravitational force, Weak Nuclear force, Electromagnetic force and Strong Nuclear force. The weak and strong forces are effective only over a very short range and dominate only at the level of subatomic particles. Gravity and Electromagnetic force have … [Read more...] about The Four Fundamental Forces of Nature
Fermions and Bosons : Particles Which Make The Universe
There are possibly only two classes of 'particles' in the universe - Fermions and Bosons. All elementary particles (Quarks, Leptons, Guage Bosons, Static Bosons etc.) will fall under either of these two. Not only elementary particles, but also composite particles like Baryons (Eg: Protons, Neutrons … [Read more...] about Fermions and Bosons : Particles Which Make The Universe
Standard Particle Model of Quantum Mechanics: Inside an Atom
Standard Particle Model of Quantum Mechanics is a mathematical model which explains the particle-wave nature of sub-atomic particles. This model proposed two major groups of elementary particles of matter, ie. Quarks and Leptons. The model also proposed elementary force carriers known as Gauge … [Read more...] about Standard Particle Model of Quantum Mechanics: Inside an Atom
Classical Mechanics vs Quantum Mechanics
In this universe there are huge objects like planets and stars. There are also sub-atomic particles like protons and neutrons. You may note that at sub-atomic sizes, the wave nature of particles cannot be neglected and that the particles move at very high speeds. Which theory of Physics explains … [Read more...] about Classical Mechanics vs Quantum Mechanics
The Big Bang Theory
Big Bang Theory is about the origin of Universe. It suggests that about 1370 crore (13.7 billion) years ago, all matter and energy in the universe was concentrated into an area smaller than an atom. At this instant, matter, energy, space and time were not existent. Then suddenly with a bang, the … [Read more...] about The Big Bang Theory
E-Admit Card for CSE Preliminary Exam 2014 Available for Download
UPSC has released E-Admit Card for Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2014. The admit card is available for download from the UPSC website (upsconline.nic.in), but this comes amid the news that Government asked UPSC to postpone the exam. There is no change in the exam date (24-08-2014) as per … [Read more...] about E-Admit Card for CSE Preliminary Exam 2014 Available for Download
Important Parliamentary Committees in Detail
Parliamentary committees in India play a crucial role in the legislative process, oversight of the executive, and examination of various issues related to governance and policy implementation. These committees are instrumental in ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective functioning of … [Read more...] about Important Parliamentary Committees in Detail
Parliamentary Committees in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
What do you mean by the Parliamentary Committee? What are the types of committees in the Parliament of India? You all are familiar with Parliament as a major organ of the state dealing with lawmaking. Parliament is also the authority to check the Executive (government). Every Executive is … [Read more...] about Parliamentary Committees in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Clear IAS is rapidly growing! 1,00,000 plus Followers on Facebook!
A small break from our regular posts and toppers interviews, to share with our readers some special news about Clear IAS™. As you might be aware, the traffic and popularity of Clear IAS™(www.clearias.com) has been rapidly increasing, thanks to the support and enthusiasm of thousands of IAS … [Read more...] about Clear IAS is rapidly growing! 1,00,000 plus Followers on Facebook!
