Learning Goal
Part of: What is Physics? — 1 of 3 chapter items
Physics: Definitions and Applications
"Physics is a branch of science. The word physics comes from the Greek word meaning nature. Physics is concerned with describing the interactions of energy, matter, space, and time, and it is especially interested in what fundamental mechanisms underlie every phenomenon."
"Physics is not merely an academic exercise; rather, physics has applications in a wide range of fields and situations."
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"Physics is a branch of science. The word physics comes from the Greek word meaning nature. Physics is concerned with describing the interactions of energy, matter, space, and time, and it is especially interested in what fundamental mechanisms underlie every phenomenon."
"Physics is not merely an academic exercise; rather, physics has applications in a wide range of fields and situations."
What you'll learn
- Define physics and describe its core goal of discovering patterns in nature
- Identify the major subfields of physics and the phenomena each studies
- Give concrete examples of how physics principles appear in everyday technology and natural phenomena
- Explain the relationship between physics and other sciences
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