1. Definition and Branches of Science and Physics
Introduction
Definition and Branches of Science and Physics

2. Definition of Science

3. Science A systematized body of knowledge based on facts.
Knowledge about the laws of the physical universe as obtained and tested through the scientific method
From the Greek word scientia which means knowledge
Discipline or field of study which aims to explain and describe a natural phenomenon

4. Natural Science (nature or the natural world)
Physical Science (matter, energy and other physical entities)
Biological Science (life and living things)
Social Science (human mind and interaction)
Mathematics and Logic (analysis and reasoning)

5. Definition of Physics

6. Physics
Study of matter and energy, their relation and interaction in space and time.

7. Classical (motion and energy)
Branches of Physics
Classical (motion and energy)
Mechanics (motion of objects and systems under the influence of force)
Themodynamics (heat energy)
Acoustics (sound)
Electrodynamics (electricity and magnetism)
Optics (light)
Modern
Quantum physics (based on quantum theory
Atomic Physics (structure, properties and behavior of atoms)
Molecular physics (structure, properties and behavior of molecules)
Nuclear physics (structure and properties of the atomic nucleus and nuclear reactions
High energy physics (behavior of elementary particles that make up subatomic particles
Solid state physics (physical properties of solid materials
Properties and behavior of highly ionized gases called plasma

8. Scientific Method
A logical and rational sequence of steps that scientists follow before arriving at conclusions
It helps organize ideas and processes so that scientists can arrive at more accurate answers

9. Steps in Scientific Investigation
Observation
Becoming aware of natural phenomenon that you would like to investigate
Research
Gather as much data as possible about the phenomenon under investigation
Formulating hypothesis
Formulate tentative, natural and rational explanation about the phenomenon
Prediction
Design an experiment by imagining the different ways you can manipulate the variables
Experimentation
Conduct an actual experiment
Conclusion
Summarize the experimental results and how it matches your hypothesis

10. Hypothesis, Theory, Law and Model
Hypothesis – tentative explanation of a phenomenon; an intelligent guess, natural explanation and not yet subjected to any experiment
Theory – explanation supported by several experiments; flexible enough to be modified upon discovery of a new phenomena; new theories normal absorb and not disprove old theories

11. Hypothesis, Theory, Law and Model
Law – theories that stand for a very long time and experimentally proven on several occasions; predict events under different situations; uniform and universal
Model – scientific assumptions; has few experimental evidences; contradicted by several other experiments; not universal

12. Technology Related to science Involves design
Involves making something
It is multidimensional
It is concerned with values
It is socially shaped/shaping
Kinds of technology: tools and gadgets, products and processes

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