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physics

[ fiz-iks ]

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. the science that deals with matter, energy, motion, and force.


physics

/ 藞蹿瑟锄瑟办蝉 /

noun

  1. the branch of science concerned with the properties of matter and energy and the relationships between them. It is based on mathematics and traditionally includes mechanics, optics, electricity and magnetism, acoustics, and heat. Modern physics, based on quantum theory, includes atomic, nuclear, particle, and solid-state studies. It can also embrace applied fields such as geophysics and meteorology
  2. physical properties of behaviour

    the physics of the electron

  3. archaic.
    natural science or natural philosophy
鈥淐ollins English Dictionary 鈥 Complete & Unabridged鈥 2012 Digital Edition 漏 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

physics

  1. The scientific study of matter, energy, space, and time, and of the relations between them.
  2. The behavior of a given physical system, especially as understood by a physical theory.

physics

  1. The scientific study of matter and motion. ( See mechanics , optics , quantum mechanics , relativity , and thermodynamics .)
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of physics1

First recorded in 1580鈥90; physic, -ics
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of physics1

C16: from Latin physica, translation of Greek ta phusika natural things, from phusis nature
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He loves maths and physics - something his sisters find hard to understand.

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In addition there have been advances in computer modelling to improve the physics and processes involved in how different shapes and sizes of volcanic ash behave in the atmosphere.

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Newton would understand the physics of all that.

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I found myself learning about physics and black holes, just to give it authenticity.

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Muncy nonetheless had questions about the torpedo bats, which were designed by an MIT-educated former physics professor who worked for the Yankees the past several seasons.

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