Chapter 1: Introduction

  • Physics deals with the                            and                            of matter.
  • 1-1: Science and Creativity
  • Science: creative activity searching for                            in the world around us.
  • Observation is an important aspect.
  • Observation involves judgement about what is important: example of                            vs.
  • Theories created to explain and order observations.
  • Theories must be tested, but can never be "proved" absolutely.
  • New theories accepted because of quantitatively better or explain wider range of phenomena.
  • 1-2 Physics and Its Relation to Other Fields (finish this example)