Branches of Physics Flashcards
1
Q
what is mechanics
A
study of motion
2
Q
what is physics
A
study of nature
3
Q
what is acoustics
A
the science concerned with the production of sound
4
Q
what is electromagnetism
A
the study of magnetic field interactions
5
Q
what is thermodynamics
A
the study of heat and temperature
6
Q
what is optics
A
study of light
7
Q
what is astrophysics
A
study of stars and other celestial bodies
8
Q
what is quantum physics
A
study of particles and the quantum theory
