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What is physics?

Physics deals with the study of nature in terms of matter and energy. It is the most basic science and "touches every part of your daily life at every moment ... The word physics has its roots in the Latin word physica and the Greek word physis, which mean nature. Physics is the study of the underlying principles that govern the behavior of the world around us. It is important that everyone have some understanding of the physical world in our technological society. It governs the heaters and air conditioners, which allow us to live in comfortable surroundings. It is responsible for the light used to read this syllabus, or to make it possible for cars to bring you to class. Without physics, energy could not be transported in DNA molecules to allow biological systems to develop, grow and reproduce. [taken from Dr. Russell Herman's Physics 101 Syllabus, Fall 2002]

Last Update: July 31, 2006