BRANCHES OF PHYSICS
Saturday, September 05, 2020
10:12 AM
Background Information
Physics is the science devoted to the study of matter and energy. It comes from the Greek
word physike which means “nature”. The study of physics is important in other sciences,
including astronomy, biology, chemistry, and geology. Physics is also important in
engineering, medicine and technology. For example, engineers design automobiles and
airplanes according to certain principles of physics. Laws and theories of physics have
enabled engineers and scientists to put satellites into orbit and to receive information from
space probes that travel to distant regions of the solar system. Research in physics led to
the use of radioactive materials in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of certain diseases.
In addition, theories and principles of physics explain the many operations of modern
home conveniences from vacuum cleaners to videotape recorders.
I. Word Search
Note: The word physics is omitted for every name of branch of physics consisting of two
words.
For example, QUANTUM instead of QUANTUM PHYSICS
S P M H C Y H A S E I S C T S
A C S A I I M E T S C F H S C
C O I R T S M A A I A E L C I
O L U M A H T O N L R P R I S
U N S L A S E E T M T A A S I
S Z P C D N G M O A L H E I H
T P Q I I O Y D A U B R L H P
I Z L M Y N Y D C T P W C P O
C O L R E N A E O A I S U O I
S I C E A E L H R R F C N E B
L Y X M I O C T C R T L A G T
Y F I B M V I D M E Y C U L O
G C I C S C I T P O M F E I D
S K P O L M U T N A U Q Z L D
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I. Data Table
Branches of Physics Description Applications
1. Mechani The study of the effects of forces on Designing bridges and
cs bodies at rest or in motion various kinds of vehicles
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I. Concept Mapping. Construct a concept map of Physics showing its different
branches.
PHYSICS
Classical Physics Modern Physics
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I. Questions
1. In summary, which branch of physics is responsible for the study of:
a. heat?
b. sound?
c. light?
d. ionized gas?
e. electricity and magnetism?
2. How is physics related to biology? chemistry? geology? astronomy?
3. In what way is physics important in engineering? medicine? technology?
4. Give examples from around you that show how important physics is in your daily
life.
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