Physics is the basic science that studies matter and energy. It is a systematically organized body of knowledge based on observable facts about nature. Physics includes several main branches that study different aspects of matter and energy, such as mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. The scientific method is used in physics to make hypotheses, conduct experiments, and develop theories to build understanding of natural phenomena.

1. Physics The Basic Science

2. A body of knowledge growing all the time Human activity and a body of knowledge Systematized body of knowledge based on nature and facts of life. About general principles foreign to observable commonsense statements SCIENCE

3. Philosophy Natural Philosophy Ethics Physical Sciences Biological Sciences Physics Chemistry Astronomy Botany Zoology Ecology

4. Branch of science which deals with the study of matter and energy Physics

5. Mechanics: Force and Motion Kinematics: description of motion Dynamics: description of causes of changes in motion Branches of Physics

6. Thermodynamics Relationship of Heat and Mechanics which includes a thorough study of energy Branches of Physics

7. Waves Deals with how energy is transferred that includes concepts of light and sound Branches of Physics

8. Electricity and Magnetism Deals with characteristics and behavior of matter. Branches of Physics

9. Relativity and Modern Physics Deals with all concepts not covered in the first 4 branches Branches of Physics

10. Scientific Method A method that is extremely effective in gaining, organizing, and applying new knowledge. Practiced within the context of scientific thinking

11. Scientific Method Scientific Hypothesis An educated guess that is only presumed to be factual when demonstrated so be experiment Scientific Law Order in nature Hypothesis that has been tested over and over again and have always been found to be true.

12. Scientific Method Scientific Fact Close agreement by competent observers of the same phenomena Scientific Theory A synthesis of a large body of information that encompasses well-tested and verified hypotheses about certain aspects of the world.

13. Tools in Science Language Mathematics Physical Quantities Quantities that describe matter. Can be classified as FUNDAMENTAL QUANTITIES or DERIVED QUANTITIES