In this chapter, we will understand about different branches of physics. These branches are studied within the scope of physics. We can define the subject physics as: “The branch of science which deals with the study of matter, and energy,…
In this chapter, we will understand about the scope and excitement of physics with the help of examples. First, we will understand the scope of physics. The scope of physics means the extent or range of view. It is truly…
In this chapter, we will learn about what is science, its definition, importance, and various main branches. Imagine you were born about 500 years ago. There was no branch of knowledge at that time. The study of everything was under…
Physics is the most basic discipline in the field of Natural Sciences, which also includes other disciplines, such as chemistry and biology. The word Physics comes from a Greek word “Fusis” which means “nature”. An ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle introduced…
When dealing with solutions, understanding the concentration of a solution is important. The term “concentration” refers to the amount of solute dissolved in one unit of solvent or solution. The concentration of solution is the amount of solute present in…
Properties of matter (or material substances) are simply characteristics by which different kinds of matter may be commonly recognized or identified. These characteristics help us differentiate or identify one substance from another. For example, a property of water is a…
The limiting reagent, also known as the limiting reactant, refers to the substance or reactant that is completely consumed or used up during a chemical reaction. Many a time in chemistry, a chemical reaction is carried out with the amounts…
Definition of Matter: Anything that has mass and occupies space (i.e. volume) is called matter. It is the things our universe is composed of and all objects in the universe follow to this definition. All the surrounding objects in the…
Chemistry is a branch or part of physical science which deals with the study of properties of matter. By matter, we mean substances we can see, feel, touch, taste, and smell. Chemistry is concerned with the physical and chemical properties…
You always hear the message “Eat less fat” from doctors, nutritionists, and everyone else. You should avoid fats in your diet. But the truth is that we cannot live without fats and not all fats are bad for our health.…