Conceptual Physics Notes on Chapter 1 The Nature of Physics
Conceptual Physics Chapter 1 Physics is the most basic of all sciences –Motion, forces, energy, matter, sound, light and composition of atoms –Mathematics is the language of science of science
Conceptual Physics Chapter 1 Scientific method is the process of Physics Recognize a problem Form a Hypothesis (a educated guess) Predict consequences from Hypothesis Test Hypothesis Formulate general rule/laws
Conceptual Physics Chapter 1 Facts are revisable data about the world Theory interpret facts Law is a hypothesis tested repeatedly and not proven wrong
Conceptual Physics Chapter 1 Science and religion both are trying to answer unknown domains. Science and religion both are trying to answer unknown domains. –Science looks for facts, laws, testable hypothesis’ laws, testable hypothesis’ - Religion takes unknown - Religion takes unknown domains on faith domains on faith