Understanding Physics
Understanding Physics: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Physics, Meaning of Science, Macroscopic Quantity, Scientific Method and Theory & Unification and Reductionism etc.
Important Questions on Understanding Physics
What is the meaning of Sanskrit word and Arabic word ?

What is the process of breaking down a complex system of equations into simpler elements known as?

What is the process of integrating the several unique laws of physics into a single theory called?

Which of the following are two thrusts in Physics?

What are the two principal thrusts in physics?

Which of the following is true in regard to the energy of an isolated system?

gives the
Where, is mass
is acceleration due to gravity
is vertical height



Assertion : In physics, we attempt to derive the properties of a bigger, more complex system from the properties and interactions of its constituent simpler parts.
Reason : This approach is called unification and is at the heart of physics.

A total solar eclipse is observed from the earth. At the same time an observer on the moon views the earth. She is most likely to see ( denotes the earth)

Which of the following is macroscopic quantity?

A glass of water, a coin, and a rubber band are examples of _____ quantity.


Define the term macroscopic quantity?

The branch of physics which deals with the motion of an object without or with the reference of force is_____.

The main branches of science are- physical science,earth science and life science.

The meaning of science is defined as_____.

Unification is a trial to correlate and unite various universal laws and basic phenomena of nature to explain an activity.

The process of breaking a complex system of the equations into simpler parts is _____
