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physics — /fiz iks/, n. (used with a sing. v.) the science that deals with matter, energy, motion, and force. [1580 90; see PHYSIC, ICS] * * * I Science that deals with the structure of matter and the interactions between the fundamental constituents of… … Universalium
History of Physics — History of Physics † Catholic Encyclopedia ► History of Physics The subject will be treated under the following heads: I. A Glance at Ancient Physics; II. Science and Early Christian Scholars; III. A Glance at Arabian Physics; IV.… … Catholic encyclopedia
Parity (physics) — Flavour in particle physics Flavour quantum numbers: Isospin: I or I3 Charm: C Strangeness: S Topness: T Bottomness: B′ Related quantum numbers: Baryon number: B Lepton number: L Weak isospin: T or T3 Electric charge: Q … Wikipedia
Symmetry in physics — refers to features of a physical system that exhibit the property of symmetry that is, under certain transformations, aspects of these systems are unchanged , according to a particular observation. A symmetry of a physical system is a physical or … Wikipedia
Work (physics) — Classical mechanics Newton s Second Law History of classical mechanics … Wikipedia
Nuclear reactor physics — See also: Critical mass Nuclear reactor physics is the branch of science that deals with the study and application of chain reaction to induce controlled rate of fission for energy in reactors. Most nuclear reactors use a chain reaction to induce … Wikipedia
State (physics) — In physics,the term state is used in several related senses,each of which expresses something about the way a physical system is.# State is sometimes used as a synonym for phase of matter. #In classical mechanics state of a system (or body)… … Wikipedia
Reaction (physics) — In classical mechanics, Newton s third law states that forces occur in pairs, one called the Action and the other the Reaction ( actio et reactio in Latin). Both forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. The distinction between… … Wikipedia
History of variational principles in physics — A variational principle in physics is an alternative method for determining the state or dynamics of a physical system, by identifying it as an extremum (minimum, maximum or saddle point) of a function or functional. This article describes the… … Wikipedia
Basic physics of the violin — The distinctive sound of a violin is the result of interactions between its many parts. Drawing a bow across the strings causes them to vibrate. This vibration is transmitted through the bridge and sound post to the body of the violin (mainly the … Wikipedia
