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What is Physics?

What will we talk about? Why should I know?. What is Physics?. What is Physics?. The study of the physical world The interaction of matter and energy through forces Great…but what does that mean?. Physics The Most Basic Science. Physics is the study of the nature of basic things

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What is Physics?

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  1. What will we talk about? Why should I know? What is Physics?

  2. What is Physics? • The study of the physical world • The interaction of matter and energy through forces • Great…but what does that mean?

  3. PhysicsThe Most Basic Science • Physics is the study of the nature of basic things • How matter and energy behave in many different situations • Physics supports chemistry • how matter is put together • Chemistry supports biology • how living matter behaves…yikes, that’s a doozy

  4. I heard physics is really hard and no one can understand it… • Nonsense! You are more familiar with the fundamental concepts of physics than you are of those of chemistry or biology • Ever see evolution and adaptation occurring? Didn’t think so… • Think of this class as a “rule book” • You can appreciate the game better if you know the rules • You will appreciate the world better once you know the simplicity and patterns that govern your experiences

  5. What about the math? I’m not good at math and I heard that physics is just a harder math class… • Mathematics is the “language of science” • In the 1600’s, science is transformed by the realization that math could be used to analyze, describe, model, and predict motion • Thanks in large part to the hero of our story, Newton • Physics equations are systems of connections between different concepts that follow a logical pattern

  6. The Scientific MethodPlease…not again… • I’m not a scientist. How does this apply to me and my life? • Scientific Method = organized way of solving problems • What am I trying to accomplish? • What do I think should happen? / What do I have to work with? • Come up with a plan • Do it!! (Plug & Chug) • How did I do?

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