Can Physics Explain the Complexities of Our World?

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Physics serves as the foundational science that explains the complexities of our world through its understanding of four fundamental forces: gravity, electromagnetic, strong nuclear, and weak nuclear. Recent developments aim to unify these forces into a single "Super Force," which represents a significant theoretical advancement in physics. The practical applications of physics are evident in engineering, where technological advancements rely heavily on its principles, impacting everyday life significantly. The discussion highlights the importance of physics in shaping modern conveniences and innovations, asserting that without it, our standard of living would be drastically different. Overall, physics not only deepens our understanding of the universe but also drives technological progress.
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how has physics actually contributed in explaining the complexities of our world,what are the latest developments that have at least theoretically attempted an explanation?
 
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Physics, in my opinion, is the fundamental science because it is the basic of them all, chemistry doesn't even come close to how in-debt physics goes. As for how it has explained somethings, yes it has. We have figured out that there are 4 fundamental forces in the universe, Gravity, Electromagnetic, Strong-nuclear and Weak-nuclear. We have also formulated equations where we can combine Electro, Strong-n, and Weak-n into one force! which is pretty amazing, the final step is finding the so called Super Force, the one that started it all. We are getting closer to finding it
 
thanks foxcommander,thanks a lot ,i find your post more understandable than the others,i want to make use of this,and kindly ask you what could i read to eluminate me on the super force,and what is your opinion.
 
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i find your post more understandable than the others

Umm, that's because he's the only one that posted, you probably we're seeing the physicsorg links. Sorry but I had to point it out. :wink:
 
Try the book called Super Force by Paul Davies. You can find it on Amazon. I have actually read most of it, that's where i learned most of it. Its one of the best books I have ever read. hope you enjoy it

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i've heard people describe it as physics is the science behind engineering.
if you look at it that way, which makes sense, because many of today's technological advances comes from the field of engineering without the study of physics our standard of living would not be the same without phyics.
 
dnp33 is right. Engineering is basically just applied physics. A world without physics would be a world without refrigerators, microwaves, electricity, cars, airplanes, telephones, radio/television, computers, etc. Harnessing the power of the atom in the last century had a huge political and social impact. Although physics can often seem aloof and highly theoretical, it has enormous practical applications.
 
I totally agree with these guys 100%. Thats why I am becoming an engineer. All those other professions can suck it! ha ha
 
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