Difference between electronics and physics.

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The discussion revolves around the distinction between electronics and physics, exploring their definitions and relationships. Participants are attempting to clarify the nature of both fields and how they interact.

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  • Some participants question the classification of electronics as a branch of science versus a practical application. Others discuss the broad scope of physics and its various subfields, including electricity.

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The conversation is ongoing, with participants offering differing perspectives on the relationship between electronics and physics. There is no explicit consensus, but various interpretations and clarifications are being explored.

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Some participants mention specific educational contexts, such as degrees in electronics, which may influence their understanding of the terms. There is also a light-hearted comment regarding the tools used in physics compared to electronics.

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What is difference between electronics and physics.

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Ali Rizwan (Web Developer)
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Err, that's a weird question

A)I think you misworded that, electronics isn't a branch of science, so much as actual things, and though there are electronics courses they study those "things."(hey, I'll leave useful...word..thinking of...to English majors!)

B)assuming you meant electricity vs. physics, that's just semantics. The term physics is a blanket term in that it covers a wide variety of subjects, mechanics, ELECTRICITY, optics, acoustics, etc.
 
Physics is a science, concerned with principles and theories,
able to model real situations and processes to some degree.
A technology such as Electronics overlaps physics to the extent
that is a specific application of some of the models within it.
Technologies are distinct from being *merely* applications,
finding & using features that "work" even if poorly understood.
Practical invention & development supply new tools to the science,
and bring fresh topics and phenomena to investigate.
 
schattenjaeger said:
Err, that's a weird question

A)I think you misworded that, electronics isn't a branch of science, so much as actual things, and though there are electronics courses they study those "things."(hey, I'll leave useful...word..thinking of...to English majors!)

B)assuming you meant electricity vs. physics, that's just semantics. The term physics is a blanket term in that it covers a wide variety of subjects, mechanics, ELECTRICITY, optics, acoustics, etc.

actually there is a degree in lebanon called electronics
 
alirizwan said:
hi
What is difference between electronics and physics.

Physicists get to play with better toys.
 

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