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What Is Physics
What Is Physics
The science of physics has developed out of the efforts of people to explain our physical environment.
The word physics means; 1) the science of matter and energy, and the interactions between them. 2) physics is truly a foundational subject. 3) The principles of physics form the basis for understanding chemistry, biology, and essentially all other areas of science. 4) These principles enable us to understand phenomena ranging from the very small (atoms, molecules, and cells) to the very large (planets and
Indeed, the word physics has its origin in the Greek word for nature.
THE TOPICS OF Many people consider physics to be a difficult science that is far removed from their lives. PHYSICS
But everything around you can be described by using the tools of physics.