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What is Physics?

Physics is the discipline of Science dealing with the properties of matter and energy. Includes; acoustics, atomic physics, cryogenics, electromagnetism, elementary particle physics, fluid dynamics, geophysics, mathematical physics, mechanics, molecular physics, nuclear physics, optics, plasma physics, quantum physics, solid state physics, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics. It is the branch of science concerned with the study of properties and interactions of space, time, matter and energy.

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Acoustics Physicist	Geodesist	National Laboratory Research
Aerodynamist	Geophysicist	Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
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Astrophysicist	Industrial Hygienist	Medical Devices Designer
Atomic Physicist	Laboratory Technician	Physicist
Biophysicist	Lawyer, Technology Specialty	Physics Researcher
Cardiac Imaging Researcher	Mathematician	Physiognomist
Chemical Physicist	Teacher	Plasma Physicist
Computer Specialist	Medical Physicist	Process Engineer
Computer System Engineer	Medical Products Designer	Radiological Laboratory Director
Engineer	Meteorologist	Research & Development
Fluids Physicist	Molecular Physicist	Technical Salesperson
Research Assistant	Seismologist	Technical Writer
Satellite Data Analyst	Solid Earth Physicist	Test Engineer
Satellite Missions Analyst	Solid State Physicist	Technical Consultant
Science Teacher	Stratigrapher	Air Traffic Controller
Science Writer	Agriculture Scientist	Environmental Health Specialist
Automotive Engineer	Environmental Analyst	Industrial Hygienist
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Investigation	Communication	Computational	Technical
Define research problems	Develop & write research proposals	Measure distances/ relationships	Design equipment
Develop research models	Review scientific literature	Perform calculations	Identify/classify materials
Establish hypotheses	Summarize research findings	Mathematical modeling	Observe data
Gather/analyze data	Inform, explain, instruct	Maintain records	Establish experimental designs
Evaluate ideas	Prepare technical reports	Utilize math formulas	Use instruments
See relationships among factors	Draw meaningful conclusions