01.1 Defining Physics

A branch of physics that studies motion and its causes.

• Mechanics

• Thermodynamics

• Optics

• Electromagnetism

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A branch of physics that studies how light moves and travels.

• Mechanics

• Thermodynamics

• Optics

• Electromagnetism

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A branch of physics that studies heat and temperature.

• Mechanics

• Thermodynamics

• Optics

• Electromagnetism

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A branch of physics that studies the interactions of electricity, magnetism and light.

• Mechanics

• Thermodynamics

• Optics

• Electromagnetism

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A branch of physics that studies the specific types of repetitive motions

• Mechanics

• Quantum mechanics

• Relativity

• Vibrations & wave phenomena

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Physics comes from Latin word physica, which means...

• things

• natural things

• dangerous things

• moving things

Physics = The study of ...

• the natural physical world

• living things

• megalithic geometry

• autodynamics

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Falling objects, friction, weight, spinning objects would be studied by...

• Mechanics

• Thermodynamics

• Optics

• Electromagnetism

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Mirrors, lenses, and refraction would be studied by...

• Mechanics

• Thermodynamics

• Optics

• Electromagnetism

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Melting and freezing processes, engines, and energy transfer would be studied by...

• Mechanics

• Thermodynamics

• Optics

• Electromagnetism

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