Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The scientific study of matter, energy, and the interactions between them. Physics seeks to understand the fundamental laws governing the natural world.
Related terms
Force: A push or pull on an object causing it to accelerate or change direction.
Energy: The ability to do work or cause changes in an object's state.
Motion: The change in position of an object over time.