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Transcript of What is Physical Science? Section 1-1. Physical Science Major field of science. Study of: Matter...
Physical ScienceMajor field of science. Study of: Matter (anything that
takes up space and has mass, like solids, liquids, and gasses) and energy (the ability to do work)
Chemistry (studies matter and its changes)
Physics (studies energy)
Specialized fields in physical scienceFIELD WHAT IS STUDIED
Organic chemistry Most substances containing carbon
Inorganic chemistry Substances that do not contain carbon
Biochemistry Chemical make-up of living things
Thermodynamics Heat
Mechanics Motion of objects
Optics Light
Acoustics Sound
Nuclear physics Nucleus of the atom and its charges
Astrophysics Outer space
Importance of physical science
Important part of everyday life, everything involves physical science or the discoveries of physical science.
1. Invention of seat belts
2. Discovery of nuclear energy