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Physics in Daily Life Understanding how science
powers our everyday life
Learning
Objective
• Describe how basic
physics principles are
applied in common
household tasks and
appliances
• Where do you
see physics in
your daily life?
- Think of situations
at home, in
school, transport,
in entertainment
and others.
(3 minutes)
Sharing of insights
by selected pair
• a science that deals with matter and energy and their
interactions
– https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physi
cs
• Why is it important to understand these everyday
experiences through physics?
• Why should we care about physics behind the things
we see and use everyday?
• What would happen if physics suddenly disappear?
(1 minute)
• Why do we study physics?
The Role of Physics in Our Lives
Understanding How Physics Enhances
Safety, Technology, and Nature
Introduction to Physics in Daily Life
• Physics is the science that explains how the
world works. It plays a critical role in ensuring
safety, developing technologies, and
explaining natural events.
1. Making Daily Life Safer and More Efficient
• • Seat belts and airbags use physics principles
to protect lives in car crashes.
• • Elevators and escalators use mechanics for
efficient movement.
• • Thermostats regulate temperature using
principles of heat transfer.
• • Traffic lights and automatic doors use
sensors based on physics.
2. Creating Modern Technologies and
Innovations
• • Mobile phones rely on electromagnetic
waves.
• • Medical imaging (X-rays, MRI) uses radiation
physics.
• • Renewable energy sources (solar panels,
wind turbines) depend on physics concepts.
• • Internet and satellite communication use
optics and radio waves.
3. Understanding Natural Phenomena
• • Explains gravity, motion of planets, and
tides.
• • Helps us understand weather patterns and
lightning.
• • Studies sound, light, and waves in nature.
• • Explains how rainbows, eclipses, and
earthquakes occur.
Conclusion
• Physics is a fundamental science that touches
every aspect of our lives.
• From ensuring safety and efficiency to driving
technological progress and helping us
understand nature, physics empowers us to
shape the future.