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Chapter 1.1 Physics Definitions and Applications

Physics is the science that describes the fundamental aspects of the universe, including properties and behaviors of matter, and is essential for technology. It is divided into classical physics, which deals with macroscopic phenomena at low speeds, and modern physics, which includes relativity and quantum mechanics. The study of physics has applications in various fields such as biology, engineering, and earth science, and it develops analytical skills useful in daily life.

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Chapter 1.1 Physics Definitions and Applications

Physics is the science that describes the fundamental aspects of the universe, including properties and behaviors of matter, and is essential for technology. It is divided into classical physics, which deals with macroscopic phenomena at low speeds, and modern physics, which includes relativity and quantum mechanics. The study of physics has applications in various fields such as biology, engineering, and earth science, and it develops analytical skills useful in daily life.

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Chapter 1.

1: Physics –
Definitions and Applications

Based on OpenStax High School Physics


Textbook
What is Physics?

Physics: Science that Describes what things are,


studies the fundamental their properties, and how
aspects of the universe. they behave.

Essential to technology: Describes electricity,


smartphones, GPS, motion, energy, and forces
wireless devices, etc. involved in everyday life.
Branches of Physics

CLASSICAL PHYSICS: DEALS WITH MODERN PHYSICS: INCLUDES RELATIVITY AND


MACROSCOPIC PHENOMENA AT LOW SPEEDS. QUANTUM MECHANICS.
Branches of Physics

KINEMATICS – DYNAMICS – STATICS – ACOUSTICS – OPTICS – STUDY


STUDY OF STUDY OF STUDY OF STUDY OF OF LIGHT AND
MOTION FORCES AND FORCES IN SOUND. ITS BEHAVIOR.
WITHOUT WHY OBJECTS SYSTEMS
REGARD TO MOVE. THAT ARE
ITS CAUSES. NOT MOVING.
Branches of Physics

Thermodyna Electricity – Magnetism – Astronomy – Mechanics –


mics – Study Study of Study of Study of Includes
of heat, electric magnetic celestial statics,
temperature, charges and forces and bodies and dynamics, and
and energy their fields. the universe kinematics;
transfer. movement. (developed focused on
through optics motion and
and motion). force.
Classical vs Modern Physics

Classical Physics: • Objects move <1% • Objects are visible


Valid when: speed of light to the naked eye

Modern Physics:
• Weak gravitational Needed for high
fields speeds, small scales,
or strong gravity.
Relativity

Developed by Time and space are Time dilation: Time Used in GPS
Albert Einstein not absolute— passes slower at satellite
(1905). depend on higher speeds or corrections.
observer's motion. near massive
objects.
Quantum Mechanics

Studies behavior of Explains atom


subatomic structure and
particles. energy interactions.

Important in lasers,
Leads to discovery
semiconductors,
of antimatter, Higgs
and particle
boson, etc.
physics.
Applications of Physics

Used in Biology (e.g.


Chemistry is based on
MRI, cellular
atomic physics.
processes).

Engineering and Used in Earth science


architecture rely on (e.g. seismic waves,
physics for design. heat transfer).
Why Study Physics?

DEVELOPS ANALYTICAL ENHANCES FOUNDATION FOR USEFUL IN DAILY LIFE


AND PROBLEM-SOLVING UNDERSTANDING OF MANY SCIENTIFIC AND AND TECHNOLOGICAL
SKILLS. NATURAL PHENOMENA. ENGINEERING FIELDS. UNDERSTANDING.

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