Introduction to Physics and Sociology

Vocabulary flashcards covering the definition of physics, its historical development, key figures, and technological applications based on lecture materials.

Sociology

Examines the patterns of people within a society.

Demographics

The statistical study of patterns over time, such as births and deaths.

Physics

A fundamental natural science that concerns matter, energy, and the interactions between them.

Scope of Physics

Extends from the smallest subatomic particles to the vastness of galaxies.

Basic Base Technologies

Foundational technologies that include Electric Lights, Transportation, Communication, and Clean Water.

Innovative Applications

Practical implementations of physics such as Solar Lamps, Water Filtration Systems, and Medical Diagnostics.

Ancient Greeks

Early civilizations who philosophized about the nature of motion and matter.

Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton, and Albert Einstein

Figures from the Scientific Revolution and later who transformed physics into a rigorous, predictive science.

Dr. Caesar Saloma

A physicist and recipient of the ASEAN outstanding Scientist and Technologist Award who advanced optics and signal processing.