Areas Within Physics & Scientific Method

Which of the following areas of physics deals with light?

• electromagnetism

• mechanics

• relativity

• optics

Which of the following areas of physics deals with motion and its causes?

• mechanics

• relativity

• quantum mechanics

• thermodynamics

Which of the following areas of physics deals with specific types of repetitive motions such as springs, pendulums, and sound?

• quantum mechanics

• vibrations and wave phenomena

• relativity

• thermodynamics

Which of the following areas of physics deals with heat and temperature?

• thermodynamics

• electromagnetism

• relativity

• quantum mechanics

Which of the following areas of physics deals with behavior of submicroscopic particles?

• quantum mechanics

• electromagnetism

• thermodynamics

• optics

Which of the following areas of physics deals with electricity, magnetism, and light?

• relativity

• thermodynamics

• mechanics

• electromagnetism

Which of the following areas of physics deals with particles moving at any speed, including very high speeds?

• relativity

• thermodynamics

• mechanics

• optics

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• formulate and objectively test hypotheses by experiments

• state conclusions in a form that can be evaluated by others

• make observations and collect data that lead to a question

• interpret results, and revise the hypothesis if necessary

What is the second step in the scientific method?

• formulate and objectively test hypotheses by experiments

• state conclusions in a form that can be evaluated by others

• make observations and collect data that lead to a question

• interpret results, and revise the hypothesis if necessary

What is the third step in the scientific method?

• formulate and objectively test hypotheses by experiments

• state conclusions in a form that can be evaluated by others

• make observations and collect data that lead to a question

• interpret results, and revise the hypothesis if necessary