Definition:Physics
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Definition
Physics is the branch of science which studies basic concepts including motion, energy, force, and the fundamental nature of spacetime.
The study of physics is generally based in mathematical concepts, especially those of calculus.
Also see
- Results about physics can be found here.
Linguistic Note
The word physics derives from the Ancient Greek: φύσις (physis) which means nature.
This is consistent with the earlier (pre-$19$th century) term natural philosophy.
Sources
- 1966: Isaac Asimov: Understanding Physics ... (previous) ... (next): $\text {I}$: Motion, Sound and Heat: Chapter $1$: The Search for Knowledge: From Philosophy to Physics