Understanding physics is a huge endeavor as it covers so many different scientific elements, from the gravity that keeps people from floating into space to the momentum that keeps an object in motion. Simply defined, physics is a branch of science that studies matter and its motion, as well as how it interacts with energy and forces. It covers such subjects as motion, electricity, work and energy, astronomy, waves and sound, light and optics, and nuclear physics and relativity. This module will focus on how physics relates to motion, work, and energy.
Learning Objectives
- Define the scientific field of physics
- Define the primary terms for the physics of motion
- Identify Newton's laws of motion
- Define the primary terms for the physics of work, energy, and force