Branches of Physics

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

• Mechanics

• Thermodynamics

• Optics

• Electromagnetism

Which branch of physics involves studying motion and its causes?

• mechanics
• optics
• vibrations and waves
• thermodynamics
• quantum mechanics

Which Branch of Physics is most important when studying how glasses help people see?

• Mechanics

• Optics

• Thermodynamics

• Electromagnetism

Which of the following is the best example of an application of Optics?

• A microwave oven

• A roller coaster

• A telescope

• A refrigerator

Which branch of physics involves studying heat and temperature?

• vibrations and waves
• optics
• electromagnetism
• thermodynamics
• quantum mechanics

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

Constructing a scanner that properly reads the reflection of a light beam off a bar code relates to which branch of physics?

• thermodynamics
• mechanics
• vibrations and waves
• relativity
• optics

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

• Mechanics

• Quantum mechanics

• Relativity

• Vibrations & wave phenomena

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

• Mechanics

• Thermodynamics

• Optics

• Electromagnetism