 | Physics is a study of the structure and interactions of matter and energy.
Physics is concerned with fundamental rules for how matter interacts, so it typically deals with systems less complex than those addressed by either chemistry or biology.
Inquiry lies at the heart of scientific methods, which test hypotheses and predictions against experimental data.
The science of physics is closely linked to mathematics, engineering design principles, and the development of technology.
Prominent historical and contemporary scientists have impacted both scientific thought and society in general.
|  | | By the end of this chapter you should be able to
|  | describe the major topic areas of physics and provide several real-world examples of each;
| | describe the scientific method and provide examples;
| | describe the impacts of a number of scientists on scientific thought and society;
| | draw inferences from data to evaluate promotional claims;
| | provide examples of the overlaps among physics, technology, engineering, and mathematics;
| | draw connections between physics and careers; and
| | describe the design parameters, and their trade-offs, for a household solar power installation.
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|  | 1A: Forces and motion
1B: Musical sounds
1C: RGB color matching
Design project: Solar power
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