Intro to Physics Unit 1

Areas within physics Mechanics – Thermodynamics – Vibrations and waves – Optics -

Areas within Physics Electromagnetism – Electromagnetism – Relativity – Quantum mechanics -

The Scientific Method Steps to the scientific method Steps to the scientific method Make an observation Ask a question based on your observation Must be testable Propose a hypothesis Design and perform an experiment Analyze your data Draw conclusions

Vocabulary Model – Model – System – Natural Law – Theory -

Data and measurements Qualitative data – Qualitative data – Quantitative data -

Metric system Base units Base units Length – meter (m) Length – meter (m) Mass – kilogram (kg) Mass – kilogram (kg) Time – second (s) Time – second (s) Scientific notation – Accuracy – Precision -

Math and Physics  Table –  Graphs –  Equations -