The discussion revolves around the question "What is physics?" Participants explore definitions, personal interpretations, and the scope of the subject, with a focus on its fundamental components and distinctions from other sciences.
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What research have you done so far? What do YOU think physics is?RaphaelHythlodaeus said:I have been away from school the last two years but am planning on returning in the Spring of 2018. I am finishing up my major in Biochemistry and I am interested in finding a community where I can discuss scientific ideas.
My questions to all is: what is physics?
Well, I have not thoroughly researched the subject. I do have four semesters of physics but I was more interested in a survey of the question. I guess, that physics is the study of the basic constituents of matter and energy, that seems like a fairly simple definition.phinds said:What research have you done so far? What do YOU think physics is?
I'm perfectly happy w/ what the wiki says:RaphaelHythlodaeus said:What do you think?
PHYSICS: the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy. The subject matter of physics, distinguished from that of chemistry and biology, includes mechanics, heat, light and other radiation, sound, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of atoms.