TOPIC 1.1 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS
What is Physics? Why do we learn Physics? Since when Physics has started? What are the uses and applications in Physics? Is it important?
At the end of subtopic, you are able to:
- explain what physics is.
- recognise the physics in everyday objects and natural phenomenon.
First, watch the following video to get an idea.
So, now do you know the importance of Physics?
Physics is closely related to our life. Almost everything around us involves in Physics. Can you list out a few examples from the video?
Basically, the definition of Physics:
Comes from Ancient Greek “phusikḗ” or “physikos”
Meaning: The study of matter and its motion with time and space.
The word “Physical” or “Fizikal” (BM), means we can see.
Meaning: The study of nature phenomenon. Pheomena is the occurrence that can be seen or detected by our senses.
In Chinese called Wu Li (物理), means the management of each single matter.
Meaning: How one thing operates or works.
Physics is interesting right? I hope you have at least some overview about Physics. Let's end our lesson with the following video.
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