physcis chapter 1 Flashcards
force
Push or a pull on ab object
theory
an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain facts or events.
quantitative
Quantitative means relating to different sizes or amounts of things.
qualitative
the characteristics or features of something, rather than its quantity.
Name the sciences from the least complex to the most complex —> physics, chemistry,
biology
physics, chemistry, biology
identify the difference between the three sciences above
Physics – The study of matter, energy, and the fundamental forces that govern the universe. It deals with the most basic and universal laws.
Chemistry – The study of substances, their properties, reactions, and the ways in which they interact, combine, and change. Chemistry builds on the principles of physics.
Biology – The study of living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, and evolution. Biology relies on principles from both physics and chemistry to understand the complexity of life.
What is physics?
It looks at things like force, energy, light, sound, and gravity.