Physics And Its Branches Flashcards
An electric charges at rest
Electrostatics
Study of forces on bodies whether at rest or in motion
Mechanics
Refers to the traditional forces that were recognized and developed before the beginning of the 20th century
Classical Physics
Focuses on the part played by light in vision
Physiological
Studies of the production and propagation of soundwaves
Acoustics
Study pf everyday phenomenon
Physics
Focuses on magnetic poles
Magnetostatics
Study of light
Optics
Refers to the concept of physics that have surfaced since the beginning of the 20th century
Modern physics
Study of properties of electric current and their relationship
Electromagnetism
Focuses on moving charges
Electrodynamics
On electric charges at rest
Electrostatics
Study of relationship of heat and other forms of energy
Thermodynamics
Focuses on the reflection and refraction of light as encountered in the study of mirrors and lenses
Geometrical
Focuses on the production, nature, and properties of light i;n vision
Physical