Branches of Physics

Mechanics: Study of motion, forces, and energy.
Thermodynamics: Study of heat, temperature, and energy transfer.
Electromagnetism: Study of electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetic waves.
Optics: Study of light, its properties, and behavior.
Quantum Mechanics: Study of the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic level.
Relativity: Study of the nature of space and time.

Motion:
- Displacement: change in position
- Velocity: rate of change of displacement
- Acceleration: rate of change of velocity
Forces:
- Types: gravity, friction, normal, tension, air resistance
- Newton's laws: 1st (inertia), 2nd (force and acceleration), 3rd (action and reaction)
Energy:
- Types: kinetic, potential, thermal, electrical, chemical
- Conservation of energy: total energy remains constant
Waves:
- Types: mechanical, electromagnetic
- Properties: amplitude, frequency, wavelength, speed

Galileo Galilei: Contributed to the study of motion and inertia.
Isaac Newton: Developed laws of motion and universal gravitation.
Albert Einstein: Developed theory of relativity and famous equation E=mc².
Max Planck: Introduced concept of quantized energy and founded quantum theory.
Marie Curie: Discovered radioactivity and pioneered nuclear physics.

Measurement: Units, scales, and instruments (e.g., thermometer, oscilloscope)
Experiments: Design, data collection, and analysis
Mathematics: Algebra, calculus, and geometry applied to physics problems
Simulation: Computer models and numerical methods to simulate physical systems

Mechanics: Examines motion, forces, and energy, encompassing kinematics, dynamics, and statics.
Thermodynamics: Deals with heat, temperature, and energy transfer, including laws of thermodynamics and thermodynamic systems.
Electromagnetism: Covers electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetic waves, including electromagnetic induction and electromagnetic spectrum.
Optics: Investigates light, its properties, and behavior, including refraction, reflection, and diffraction.
Quantum Mechanics: Explores the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic level, including wave-particle duality and uncertainty principle.
Relativity: Examines the nature of space and time, including special and general relativity.

Displacement: Change in position, measured in meters (m) or centimeters (cm).
Velocity: Rate of change of displacement, measured in meters per second (m/s).
Acceleration: Rate of change of velocity, measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

Types: Gravity, friction, normal, tension, and air resistance forces.
Newton's Laws:
- 1st Law: Inertia, an object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion.
- 2nd Law: Force and acceleration are directly proportional (F = ma).
- 3rd Law: Action and reaction forces are equal and opposite.

Types: Kinetic, potential, thermal, electrical, and chemical energy.
Conservation of Energy: Total energy remains constant, but can be converted between types.

Types: Mechanical and electromagnetic waves.
Properties:
- Amplitude: Maximum displacement from equilibrium.
- Frequency: Number of oscillations per second, measured in hertz (Hz).
- Wavelength: Distance between two consecutive points in phase, measured in meters (m).
- Speed: Distance traveled per unit time, measured in meters per second (m/s).

Galileo Galilei: Contributed to the study of motion and inertia, and developed the concept of acceleration.
Isaac Newton: Developed laws of motion and universal gravitation, and introduced calculus.
Albert Einstein: Developed the theory of relativity, including special and general relativity, and introduced the famous equation E=mc².
Max Planck: Introduced the concept of quantized energy and founded quantum theory.
Marie Curie: Discovered radioactivity and pioneered nuclear physics, including the discovery of radium and polonium.

Measurement: Uses units, scales, and instruments like thermometers, oscilloscopes, and spectrometers.
Experiments: Involves design, data collection, and analysis to test hypotheses and theories.
Mathematics: Employs algebra, calculus, and geometry to solve physics problems and model physical systems.
Simulation: Utilizes computer models and numerical methods to simulate physical systems and make predictions.