PHYSICS MIDTERM

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kinematics
is the study of the quantitative description of motion. mechanics sub branch
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statics
deals with the study of forces at rest. mechanics sub branch
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dynamics
tackles how motion is brought about. mechanics sub branch
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optics
the study of light.
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physical optics
deals with the study of nature properties and propagation of light; optics sub branch
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physiological optics
deals with the study of part played by light in vision;optics sub branch
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geometrical optics
deals with the application of reflection and refraction of light in mirrors and lenses: optics sub branch
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Acoustics
the study of nature and propagation of sound waves.
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Thermodynamics
the study of temperature and energy; heat flow; and transformation of heat energy.
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Electromagnetism
study of the properties and relationship of electric current and magnetism.
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electrostatics
is the study of electric charges at rest.
electromagnetism sub branch
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electrodynamics
deals with the study of moving charges. electromagnetism sub branch
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modern physics
are concepts which were developed and recognized since the beginning of the 20" century. This includes topics concerned with the behavior of matter and energy under extreme conditions (the very large and the very small) such asquantum effects which usually involve distances comparable to atoms (roughly 1 x 10 " m).
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atomic physics
deals with the study of the components structure and properties of atoms.
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nuclear physics
deals with the structure properties reactions and evolutions of atomic nuclei.
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quantum physics
deals on the indivisible units of energy called quanta as described in the Quantum theory
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solid state physics
(Condensed Matter Physics) deals with the study of solid materials which include semiconductors and superconductivity.
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Plasma Physics
deals with the study of ionized (electrically charge) gases.
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Relativistic Physics
deals with phenomena that take place in a frame of reference that is in motion with respect to an observer.
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Classical Physics
includes topics which were developed up until the 1920s and recognized before the beginning of the 20th century. It rests on three theoretical pillars: Newtonian Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Electromagnetic Theory.
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mechanics
study of forces acting on bodies at rest or in motion. describes the behavior of bodies with forces acting upon them.
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Physics
fundamental science of the world of nature. It deals with the study of matter and energy and their interactions. It explains and describes the physical happenings in the universe. It can also be defined as a science of measurement.
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Three Pillars of Classical Physics
Newtonian Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetic theory
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Biophysics
applocation of natural law in solving biological problema
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Astrophysics
physical nature of celestial bodies
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Geophysics
physical nature of the earth
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physical chemistry
combination of the theories of physics and chemistry
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mathematics
laws of nature is expressed in mathemaical equation; is the language of physics
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