Science: Fundamentals of Physics
Physics is the study of matter, energy, motion, and forces. It seeks to understand how the
universe works, from atoms to galaxies.
Key areas of physics:
Mechanics: Motion, speed, acceleration, and Newton’s laws of motion (e.g., F = ma).
Energy: Types of energy include kinetic, potential, thermal, and chemical. The law of
conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
Waves: Light, sound, and electromagnetic waves.
Electricity and Magnetism: How electric charges create fields and currents.
Modern Physics: Concepts like relativity, quantum mechanics, and atomic structure.
Physics forms the basis of technology, engineering, and modern innovations. It explains
everyday phenomena, from why the sky is blue to how airplanes fly.