Introduction to Physics
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Social Science
science for human behavior, society and social relationship
Formal Science
science for abstract systems, logic and structures
Natural Science
science for the natural world and physical universe
Life Science and Physical Science
2 types of Natural Science
Physics
studies matter, energy, motion, and forces
explains how and why things happen in the physical world
Classical Physics and Modern Physics
branches of physics
Classical Physics
focuses on Newtonian Theory
developed until 1920
recognized before 20th century
Modern Physics
focuses on Einstein’s theory
behavior of matter and energy under extreme conditions
Isaac Newton
Father of Classical Physics
Albert Einstein
Father of Modern Physics
Mechanics
study of forces acting on bodies at rest or in motion
Kinematics
study of quantitative description of motion
Statics
deals with the study of forces at rest
Dynamics
tackles how motion is brought about
Optics
study of light
Physical Optics
study of nature, properties, and propagation of light
Physiological Optics
study of light in vision
Geometrical Optics
application or reflection and refraction of light
Acoustics
study of nature and propagation of sound
Thermodynamics
study of temperature and energy
Electromagnetism
studies electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetic interactions
Electrostatic
study of electric charges at rest
Electrodynamic
study of moving charges
Atomic Physics
study of the components, structure, and properties of atoms
Nuclear Physics
structure, properties, reactions and evolutions of atomic nuclei
Quantum Physics
Quantum Theory
nature and behavior of matter and energy on the atomic and subatomic levels
Quanta
invisible units of energy
Solid State Physics
study of solid materials which include semiconductors and superconductivity
Plasma Physics
study of ionized gases
Relavistic Physics
phenomena that take place in a frame of reference that in motion with respect to an observer (relativity?)
Astrophysics
physics to stars, galaxies and the universe
Geophysics
studies the physical properties of Earth
Biophysics
physics to biological system