Definition Of Physics & Branches Of Physics Flashcards
(20 cards)
It is the study of nature and properties of matter and energy and their interactions in the different fields.
Physics
What is the Latin word for physics? And what does it mean?
Latin word: “Physica” meaning: “Natural Things”.
It is concerned with the studies before the 20th century of Sir Isaac Newton’s Law of Motion and Gravity and James Clark Maxwell’s Kinetic theory and thermodynamics.
Classical Physics
Concerned with the studies after 20th century.
Modern Physics
Deals with the laws of motion of physical science.
Classical Mechanics
Deals with the teproduction, transmission, reception, and control.
Acoustics
Concerned with the properties, propagation, and behavior of light
Optics
Part of the electromagnetic spectrum extending from x-ray to microwave.
Light
Function of light in vision.
Physiological
Reflection and refraction of light in mirrors and lenses.
Geometrical
Study of the effects of work, heat, and energy in a system.
Thermodynamics
Study of the laws of physics applied to the universe (multiverse), stars, galaxies, and planets.
Astrophysics
Meaning of Astro and physics.
Astro: Star Physics: nature
Deals with the study of the earth, shape structure, composition etc.
Geophysics
Concerned with the constituents, structure, behavior, and interactions of the atomic nuclei.
Nuclear Physics
Composition of the atom apart from the nucleus .
Atomic Physics
Behavior and motion of the smallest particles.
Quantum mechanics
Physics is classified as?
Classical Physics and Modern Physics
Parts of the Classical Physics
Optics
Acoustics
Classical mechanics
Geophysics
Astrophysics
Thermodynamics
Parts of Modern Physics
Nuclear Physics
Atomic Physics
Quantum Mechanics
