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What is

If it living it is biology.If it is chemicals it is chemistryIf it is rocks it is geology

Physics is everything else and can be applied to biology, chemistry and geology, so…..

Physics is the study of just about everything!

Okay, you want a proper definition:

Physics is the study of the interactions between matter and energy.

Topics Covered:MechanicsElectricityMagnetismWavesPhysical OpticsThermodynamicsModern Physics

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Mechanics:The study of motion

KinematicsThe mathematical description of motion

DynamicsThe study of the forces that cause motion

Newton’s LawsEnergyMomentumFluids

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ElectricityThe study of electric charge and the effects they cause.

ElectrostaticsStudy of the effect of charges collected and held in one place

Electric CurrentThe study of the effects caused by moving charge

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MagnetismThe study of the magnetic forces created by moving charge

WavesStudy of vibrational motion

Simple Harmonic MotionSound WavesElectromagnetic waves

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Physical OpticsThe study of:

ReflectionRefractionLensesMirrors

Thermodynamics

Study ofHeat transferTemperature changeIdeal Gas LawsLaws of Thermodynamics

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Modern PhysicsStudy of the weird stuff

Wave Particle DualityPhotonsThe AtomNuclear PhysicsRadioactive decay