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Physics · Mechanics and Properties of Matter · Chapter 1
Introduction to Physics
Taught in Class 9Class 11
Topics in this chapter
- 1.1What is Physics?Physics is the branch of science that studies matter, energy and the interaction between them. Learn the definition, everyday questions physics answers and how physicists work.
- 1.2Branches of PhysicsThe main branches of physics: mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity and magnetism, atomic, nuclear and plasma physics, plus astrophysics, biophysics and geophysics.
- 1.3Physics in Science, Technology and SocietyHow physics leads to technology such as generators, mobile phones, solar panels and nuclear power, with examples from Pakistan, and the good and bad effects on society.
- 1.4Careers in PhysicsCareers in physics in Pakistan: engineer, medical physicist, meteorologist, geophysicist, space scientist and teacher, with the study path from Matric to university.
- 1.5Contributions of Muslim Scientists to PhysicsContributions of Muslim scientists to physics: Ibn al-Haytham, Al-Biruni, Ibn Sina, Al-Kindi, Al-Jazari, Al-Khazini, Al-Tusi and Al-Farisi, plus Dr Abdus Salam.
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