UNIT-1

Grade-9 Physics
Physics and Human Society
In this unit you will Learn about

1. Definition and Nature of Physics;

2. Branches of Physics;
3. Related Fields to Physics;
4. Historical Issues and Contributors;
 Introduction
 What is science?
 What does science deal with?
 What are the major branches of science?
 Science

Natural Social

Physics Biology Chemistry Geography History Economics

Branch of science
 1.1 Definition and Nature of Physics
Define what is physics?
• The word physics drive from the Greek word phusis, meaning “nature.”
• physics is a branch of natural science that focus on describing the fundamental
aspects of our universe.
• It is the study of the nature of matter, energy and their interactions.
• Physics is simply the science of observation and measurement.
working principles of all these rely on
physics.
 1.2 Branches of Physics
sound and its
motion of an object transmission
Mechanic
s Acoustic

Electricity and
Astro Branch Electro magnetism
astronomical objects physics of magnetism
physics
Nuclear Thermo
Thermal energy and
physics dynamics heat.
structure, properties
and reactions of the optics propagation, and
nuclei of atoms. properties of light
 Exercises
1. Which of the following is not one of the branches of physics?
(a) Thermodynamics
(b) Optics
(c) Classical physics
(d) Evolution
2. In your own words, define what physics is?
3. What do we call the person who studies physics?
4. List some specific purposes of studying physics?
Thanks’!