Difference between electronics and physics.

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Electronics and physics are distinct fields, with electronics being more of a practical application of principles derived from physics. Physics encompasses a broad range of topics, including mechanics, electricity, optics, and acoustics, while electronics focuses on specific technologies and devices. The discussion highlights that electronics courses study tangible components rather than theoretical frameworks. Additionally, advancements in technology often lead to new inquiries within physics. Ultimately, the two fields intersect, but they serve different purposes in understanding and applying scientific concepts.
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What is difference between electronics and physics.

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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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