physics
- noun
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The science that studies heat, light, sound, movement and the forces that act on objects.
In physics we measured how quickly a heavy ball falls.
Physics is my favourite subject, although the formulas are hard.
Our physics teacher showed us how light bends in water.
She won a scholarship and will study physics from October.
Common collocations: study physics · physics teacher · a physics lesson · physics lab · nuclear physics · quantum physics · a degree in physics
Part of: School subjects, School and teaching, Science and technology