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What physics is

Physics Grade 1 Difficulty 1/5

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🌟 What Is Physics? 🌟

Let's discover the amazing science all around us!

πŸ€” So, What IS Physics?

Physics is a kind of science. It helps us understand how the world works!

Physics studies matter (that means all the "stuff" around you β€” your toys, your food, the air, even YOU!) and energy (like light, heat, and sound).

The word "physics" comes from an old Greek word that means "nature." So physics is really the study of nature! 🌿

πŸ’‘ Fun Fact: You are already a little physicist! Every time you drop a ball, slide down a slide, or feel the warm sun β€” you are experiencing physics!

πŸ” What Does Physics Study?

Physics studies many cool things! Here are some of them:

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Forces

Pushes & Pulls

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Light

How we see things

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Sound

What we hear

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Heat

Hot & Cold

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Electricity

Powers our stuff

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Magnets

Stick or push away

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