Mrs. Minna Turrell

Room 153

Hours 1, 3, 5

Why Take Physics?Algonac High School

It’s this or Chemistry Improves problem-solving skills, math skills,

standardized-test scoresEncourages logical thinking and use of

analogies (models)Colleges value Physics courses and many

programs require itStrong job market for Physics-based careersPhysics is everywhere (I’ll attempt to prove it

to you!)

Why take Physics?

Interactions between matter , forces, and energy

Study of the physical (nonliving) world

One of the oldest academic disciplinesASTRONOMY

What is Physics?

MechanicsKinematics Dynamics

Thermodynamics Vibrations and Waves Optics ElectromagnetismRelativityQuantum Mechanics

7 Major Areas of Physics

Kinematicsthe study of the description of motion “HOW” things move

DynamicsThe study of the causes of motion “WHY” things move

Dynamics is the cause; Kinematics is the effect.

Mechanics

Greek therme meaning “heat” and dynamis meaning “power”

Study of conversion between heat and mechanical work

Relationships between heat energy, pressure, density, and temperature of substances

Thermodynamics

Study of the different types of waves and their properties

Causes of waves

How waves are disturbed

Study of sound

Vibrations and Waves

Behavior and properties of light

Interactions between light and matter

Instruments to measure and detect light

Electromagnetic spectrum/different forms of light

Optics

One of the 4 fundamental forces in nature

Force that causes interaction between electrically-charged particles

Study of relationships between electricity and magnetism

Can also include study of light

Electromagnetism

Physical interpretation of motion, space, and time

Theory that space and time are RELATIVE concepts rather than ABSOLUTE concepts

Relativity

Study of energy and matter at the atomic and subatomic level

Quantum Mechanics

electron

neutron

proton

Careers in Physics and Chemistry

If you had to choose your future career right now, what would it be?

Do you think that Physics or Chemistry play a role in that career choice? Provide an explanation if possible.

Name, date, and hour at the top of your Exit Card

Turn it in before you leave

Exit Card: Careers in Physics and Chemistry Video