What is physics? Grade 8
scientific notation
A mathematical method of writing numbers using powers of ten.
iterative process
A process like the scientific method that involves such backing up and repeating is called an...
Relativity
Correctly describes motion of objects moving near the speed of light. Modifies the traditional concepts of space, time, and energy.
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First Step of the Scientific Method - What, why, how, and when has something occurred?
Quantum/modern physics
It focuses on both the particle and wave nature of matter. Its a phenomena that cannot be explained by classical physics.
classical physics
It focuses only on the particle nature of matter. Also called Newtonian mechanics.
Physics
It is a branch of science that describes matter, energy, space and time at the most fundamental level.
Light Amplification Stimulation Emission of Radiation
Laser stands for...
an experimental and mathematical science.
Physics is....
material science
The scientific study of the properties and applications of materials of construction or manufacture.
Physicists
Those who study physics look for patterns in the phenomena that are happening around us.
electronics
a branch of the study of electricity that deals with the behavior and motion of electrons in a vacuum or in special materials
prefix
a syllable or word that comes before a root word to change its meaning
chemical physics
applying physical methods and theory to study molecular and collective properties of chemical systems
derived quantities
are a combination of two or more basic quantities
astrophysics
branch of physics dealing with heavenly bodies
laser physics
deals with phenomenal in laser and is essential for developing and optimizing laser devices.
Thermodynamics
deals with the relationships and conversions between heat and other forms of energy.
Electricity and magnetism
deals with the study of charge at rest or motion and the relationship of electricity with magnetism.
optics
deals with the study of light and the phenomena associated with it.
Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion
fifth step of the scientific method
Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment
fourth step of the scientific method
Scientific Method
is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions.
Physical quantity
is a property of matter and energy that can be measured.
Do background research
second step of the scientific method
molecular physics
studies the structure, properties, and behavior of molecules.
computational physics
study and implementation of numerical analysis to solve problems in physics for which a quantitative theory that already exists.
Plasma Physics
study of charged particles and fluids interacting with self-consistent electric and magnetic fields.
sound
study of the physical aspects of sound waves, their production, properties, and applications
geophysics
study of the physics of the earth.
nuclear physics
the branch of physics concerned with the properties and structure of the atomic nucleus
biophysics
the branch of physics that deals with living matter
particle physics
the branch of physics that deals with the basic constituents of matter and the relationships among them, also called 'high energy physics' (HEP)
Communicate Your Results
the last step of the scientific method
photonics
the study of communicating with light waves
Mechanics
the study of the motion of objects
Condensed Matter Physics
the study of the properties of matter in the solid and liquid states
atomic physics
the study of the structure and behavior of atoms
Construct a hypothesis
third step of the scientific method
