Physics And Astronomy

Physics And Astronomy

Physics is the science that studies matter, energy, forces, time and space, and, their interactions that are known in the behaviour of the Universe. Physics can help to describe how and why things can move, change, and interact, from quantum fluctuations, to galaxies. It formulates general laws that are usually represented mathematically, that are used to predict outcomes that can happen in a wide range of circumstances, both in our everyday lives, and anywhere in the Universe. Many concepts and theories underpin modern technologies, such as bluetooth, microwaves, electronic devices, medical imaging, GPS and telecommunications. Astronomy is the study of everything beyond the Earth's atmosphere, including objects like planets, stars, galaxies, and the physical processes that govern and govern and help maintain them. Astronomy can be subdivided into many other disciplines including observational astronomy, theoretical astronomy, planetary science, stellar and galactic astronomy and cosmology. Astrophysics is the discipline that combines both astronomy and physics.


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High School Level, Foundational Tier Questions

1. A student asserts that physics is only useful for explaining huge things like stars, or tiny things like atoms. Give two examples for why this statement is wrong, taking into account modern technologies.

2. "Astronomy is the study of everything beyond Earth's atmosphere." Planetary science and cosmology are subdivisions of astronomy. Describe an object that a planetary scientist and a cosmologist might study, explaining how they are categorized in these fields.

3. Identify the key tools used to describe and predict Universal behaviour, and the key subject astronomy studies. What defines astrophysics as a combination of this tool, and this subject?

*** Consolidation Time ***
Close your eyes, breathe deeply, count to 20-30 seconds, roll your neck and your joints. Aren't you amazed how easy this all is?
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Can you find the words? To complete them on your device, download it and use an art app, such as Sketchbook Autodesk where you can draw over the file.

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