Category: 1. Introduction

In colloquial usage, the terms model, theory, and law are often used interchangeably or have different interpretations than they do in the sciences. In relation to the study of physics, however, each term has its own specific meaning. The laws of nature are concise descriptions of the universe around us. They are not explanations, but human statements of the underlying rules…

Physics is the foundation of many disciplines and contributes directly to chemistry, astronomy, engineering, and most scientific fields. learning objectives Physics and Other Disciplines Physics is the foundation of many important disciplines and contributes directly to others. Chemistry deals with the interactions of atoms and molecules, so it is rooted in atomic and molecular physics.…

Physics is a study of how the universe behaves. learning objectives Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through space and time, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the study of nature in an attempt to understand how the universe behaves.…