Are We Becoming More Mathematical in Physics?

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The discussion centers on the evolving relationship between mathematics and physics, questioning whether physics is becoming "more mathematical." Participants argue that physics has always utilized mathematics as a tool, with concepts like mass, energy, and force lacking complete definitions. The conversation highlights that the fundamental quantities in physics remain length and time, emphasizing that mathematics serves as a toolbox rather than the primary focus of study.

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  • Understanding of fundamental physics concepts such as mass, energy, and force.
  • Familiarity with mathematical tools used in physics.
  • Knowledge of the historical context of physics and its mathematical applications.
  • Basic comprehension of the philosophical implications of mathematics in scientific inquiry.
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In physics are we going more mathematical?
 
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The modifier "more" seems strange here. Physics has always made use of whatever mathematics could be useful, so l can't really see how we get to more.
 
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Mass, energy, do not have complete definition. Force also didn't had but now it is no more. Lefts are only length and time.
 
rahaverhma said:
Mass, energy, do not have complete definition. Force also didn't had but now it is no more. Lefts are only length and time.
Sorry, your post did not translate very well. Can you please post links to the reading you have been doing that makes you believe these things about Mass, Energy, Force, Length and Time? Thank you.
 
Math is the toolbox, but not the focus of study - not my quote. :smile:
 

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