1. Physics Section 1.1
Physics is the study of the relationship between matter and energy.
Fields of Physics
Mechanics - large particle motion and its causes
Thermodynamics – heat and temperature
Vibrations / Waves - specific repetitive motion
Optics – behavior of light
Electromagnetism – electricity and magnetism
Relativity – behavior of very high speed particles
Quantum Mechanics – behavior of subatomic
particles

2. Science is the search for relationships between observed phenomenon.
Science is more than a collection of facts, just as a house is more than a collection of bricks”
Find the pattern. What is the next term?
O,T,T,F,F,S,S,E,…
O,T,T,F,F,S,S,E,N,…
O,T,T,F,F,S,S,E,N,T,…
O,T,T,F,F,S,S,E,N,T,E,…
O,T,T,F,F,S,S,E,N,T,E,T,…

3. Scientific Method 1. Make observations and collect data to formulate a
question.
2. Formulate and test a hypothesis (reasonable
explanation).
3. Interpret the results and revise the hypothesis if
necessary.
4. State the conclusion in a form that can be evaluated and
tested by others.
Experiment: Does a heavy object fall faster than a lighter
object?

4. Many scientific principles are described by the use of a model.
A model is a pattern, plan, representation, or description designed to show the structure of an object, system, or concept. It can used to build a hypothesis.
Model of an atom

5. Assignment
Page 9 Problems 1,2,3,5