1. INTRODUCTION
TO PHYSICS

2. In order to obtain the answers to the following, knowledge of Physics is necessary
Why is the sky blue?
Is it possible to boil water without heat energy?
How do we make our cars more efficient?
How do you determine the distance of a lightning bolt?
How does noise-canceling headphones work?
Why do I get zapped with static electricity?
Is there a way to make work easier?

3. PHYSICS
is the study of energy and energy transformations and the relationships between matter and energy.

4. electricity, magnetism
BRANCHES OF PHYSICS
QUANTUM MECHANICS
Behavior of
sub-atomic particles
ELECTROMAGNETISM
electricity, magnetism
and light
VIBRATION
AND WAVES
Special type of motion
PHYSICS
MECHANICS
motion and causes
of motion
RELATIVITY
Particles moving
at the speed of light
THERMODYNAMICS
heat and temperature
OPTICS
light

5. MODELS OF ACTUAL OBJECTS
is a device or procedure which shares important properties with the original object or concept.
MODELS OF ACTUAL OBJECTS

6. LIMITATIONS OF MODEL Models can help us organize our thinking.
Models also have limitations: experiment is the final judge.

7. CAREERS IN PHYSICS
RESEARCH
Redmond Plasma Physics Laboratory
NASA

8. CAREERS IN PHYSICS
MILITARY

9. CAREERS IN PHYSICS
EDUCATION

10. CAREERS IN PHYSICS
INDUSTRY