SCIENCE 119 concepts
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- SCIENCEScience is the pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic methodology based on evidence.
Scientific methodology includes the following:
Objective observation: Measurement and data (possibly although not necessarily using mathematics as a tool)
Evidence
Experiment and/or observation as benchmarks for testing hypotheses
Induction: reasoning to establish general rules or conclusions drawn from facts or examples
Repetition
Critical analysis
Verification and testing: critical exposure to scrutiny, peer review and assessment
- BioinformaticsBioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field of science that develops methods and software tools for understanding biological data, especially when the data sets are large and complex. URL:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bioinformatics
- ChemistryChemistry is the branch of science that deals with the properties, composition, and structure of elements and compounds, how they can change, and the energy that is released or absorbed when they change.
URL:https://www.britannica.com/science/chemistry
- GeneralGeneral Chemistry is the branch of science that deals with the properties, composition, and structure of elements and compounds, how they can change, and the energy that is released or absorbed when they change. URL:https://www.britannica.com/science/chemistry
- AnalyticAnalytical chemistry is the science of obtaining, processing, and communicating information about the composition and structure of matter. In other words, it is determining what matter is and how much of it exists. URL: https://www.acs.org/green-chemistry-sustainability/research-innovation/analytical-chemistry.html
- ClinicalClinical chemistry is a division in pathology and medical laboratory sciences focusing on qualitative tests of important compounds, referred to as analytes or markers, in bodily fluids and tissues using analytical techniques and specialized instruments. URL:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_chemistry
- EnvironmentalEnvironmental chemistry is the scientific study of the chemical and biochemical phenomena that occur in natural places. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_chemistry
- Industrial & TechnicalIndustrial chemistry is the branch of chemistry that applies chemical and physical processes to convert raw materials into valuable products on a large scale, encompassing everything from petrochemicals to pharmaceuticals. URL: https://www.studysmarter.co.uk/explanations/engineering/chemical-engineering/industrial-chemistry/
- InorganicInorganic chemistry deals with synthesis and behavior of inorganic and organometallic compounds. This field covers chemical compounds that are not carbon-based, which are the subjects of organic chemistry. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inorganic_chemistry
- OrganicOrganic chemistry is a subdiscipline within chemistry involving the scientific study of the structure, properties, and reactions of organic compounds and organic materials, i.e., matter in its various forms that contain carbon atoms. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_chemistry
- Physical & TheoreticalPhysical chemistry is the branch of chemistry concerned with interactions and transformations of materials. Unlike other branches, it deals with the principles of physics underlying all chemical interactions (e.g., gas laws), seeking to measure, correlate, and explain the quantitative aspects of reactions. URL: https://www.britannica.com/science/physical-chemistry
- Toxicologyoxicology is a scientific discipline, overlapping with biology, chemistry, pharmacology, and medicine, that involves the study of the adverse effects of chemical substances on living organisms and the practice of diagnosing and treating exposures to toxins and toxicants. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxicology
- Computational & Molecular ModelingMolecular modelling encompasses all methods, theoretical and computational, used to model or mimic the behaviour of molecules. The methods are used in the fields of computational chemistry, drug design, computational biology and materials science to study molecular systems. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molecular_modelling
- ElectrochemistryElectrochemistry is the branch of physical chemistry concerned with the relationship between electrical potential difference, as a measurable and quantitative phenomenon, and identifiable chemical change, with either the potential difference as an outcome of a particular chemical change or vice-versa. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrochemistry
- Applied SciencesApplied science is a discipline that is used to apply existing scientific knowledge to develop more practical applications, for example: technology or inventions. URL:https://www.internationalstudent.com/study-applied-sciences/
- BiotechnologyBiotechnology is a multidisciplinary field that involves the integration of natural sciences and engineering sciences in order to achieve the application of organisms and parts thereof for products and services. URL:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biotechnology
- Chaotic Behavior in SystemsChaotic behavior refers to a dynamic system's unpredictable and sensitive dependence on initial conditions, where small changes can lead to vastly different outcomes. URL: https://fiveable.me/key-terms/astrophysics-i/chaotic-behavior
- Earth SciencesEarth science is the study of the Earth, its structure, its history, and the forces that act upon it. It includes the study of the atmosphere, hydrosphere (water), and lithosphere (rocks). URL: https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-earth-science
- GeneralEarth science is the study of the Earth, its structure, its history, and the forces that act upon it. It includes the study of the atmosphere, hydrosphere (water), and lithosphere (rocks). URL: https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-earth-science
- GeographyGeography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments. Geographers explore both the physical properties of Earth’s surface and the human societies spread across it. URL:https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/geography/
- GeologyGeology is the scientific study of the Earth, the materials of which it is made, the structure of those materials, and the processes acting upon them. It includes the study of the history of life on Earth. URL: https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/ks3/gsl_ks3_simple_page.html
- HydrologyHydrology is the science of water. It is the study of water's occurrence, distribution, movement, and properties, and its relationship with the environment. URL: https://www.usgs.gov/mission-areas/water-resources/science/what-hydrology
- Meteorology & ClimatologyMeteorology is the study of the atmosphere, atmospheric phenomena, and atmospheric effects on our weather. Climatology is the study of climate, scientifically defined as weather conditions averaged over a period of time. URL: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/meteorology/ & https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/climatology/
- MineralogyMineralogy is the branch of geology concerned with the scientific study of the chemistry, crystal structure, and physical (including optical) properties of minerals and mineralized artifacts. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineralogy
- OceanographyOceanography is the scientific study of the ocean, including its physical, chemical, geological, and biological aspects. URL: httpst://www.britannica.com/science/oceanography
- Sedimentology & StratigraphySedimentology is the study of natural sediments, such as sand, silt, and clay, and the processes by which they are formed, transported, deposited, and transformed. Stratigraphy is the branch of geology concerned with the order and relative position of strata and their relationship to the geological time scale. URL: https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedimentology & https://www.britannica.com/science/stratigraphy-geology
- LimnologyLimnology is the scientific study of the inland aquatic ecosystems, including lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and wetlands. URL: https://www.britannica.com/science/limnology
- Seismology & VolcanismSeismology is the scientific study of earthquakes and the propagation of elastic waves through the Earth or through other planet-like bodies. Volcanism (or Vulcanism) is the phenomenon of eruption of molten rock (magma) onto the surface of the Earth. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seismology & https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volcanism
- Cognitive ScienceCognitive science is the interdisciplinary, scientific study of the mind and its processes. It examines the nature, the tasks, and the functions of cognition. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_science
- Global Warming & Climate ChangeGlobal warming is the long-term heating of Earth’s climate system observed since the pre-industrial period (between 1850 and 1900) due to human activities. Climate change is a long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth’s local, regional and global climates. URL: https://climate.nasa.gov/resources/global-warming-vs-climate-change/
- History(In science) The history of science is the study of the development of science and scientific knowledge, including both the natural and social sciences. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_science
- Electron Microscopes & MicroscopyElectron microscopy is a technique for obtaining high-resolution images of biological and non-biological specimens. It is used in biomedical research to investigate the detailed structure of tissues, cells, organelles, and macromolecular complexes. URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4187232/
- EnergyIn physics, energy is the quantitative property that is transferred to a body or to a physical system, recognizable in the performance of work and in the form of heat and light. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy
- Indigenous Knowledge & PerspectivesIndigenous Knowledge is a body of observations, oral and written knowledge, innovations, practices, and beliefs that promote sustainability and the responsible stewardship of cultural and natural resources through relationships between humans and their landscapes. URL: https://www.usgs.gov/indigenous-traditional-ecological-knowledge
- Environmental ScienceEnvironmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical, biological, and information sciences (including ecology, biology, physics, chemistry, plant science, zoology, mineralogy, oceanography, limnology, soil science, geology, and physical geography) to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_science
- Laboratory TechniquesLaboratory techniques are the set of procedures used in natural sciences such as chemistry, biology, and physics to conduct an experiment. URL: httpst://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laboratory_techniques
- EssaysThis is a format, not a scientific discipline. A scientific essay is a structured form of academic writing that explores a specific question or concept using evidence, analysis, and logical reasoning. Rather than simply presenting facts, it explains how they connect to a broader argument or theme. https://academized.com/blog/scientific-essay#:~:text=A%20scientific%20essay%20is%20a,a%20broader%20argument%20or%20theme.
- Life SciencesLife science is the branch of science concerned with the study of living organisms, including microorganisms, plants, animals, and human beings.
URL: https://www.britannica.com/science/life-science
- GeneralGeneral Life science is the branch of science concerned with the study of living organisms, including microorganisms, plants, animals, and human beings. URL: https://www.britannica.com/science/life-science
- Anatomy & PhysiologyAnatomy is the study of the structure and relationship between body parts. Physiology is the study of the function of body parts and the body as a whole. URL: https://www.britannica.com/science/anatomy & https://www.britannica.com/science/physiology
- BacteriologyBacteriology is the branch of microbiology involving the study of bacteria. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacteriology
- BiologyBiology is the scientific study of life. It is a natural science with a broad scope but has several unifying themes that tie it together as a single, coherent field. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biology
- BiophysicsBiophysics is an interdisciplinary science that applies the approaches and methods traditionally used in physics to study biological phenomena. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biophysics
- Cell BiologyCell biology is the study of cell structure and function, and it revolves around the concept that the cell is the fundamental unit of life. URL: httpsm://www.britannica.com/science/cell-biology
- Developmental BiologyDevelopmental biology is the study of the process by which animals and plants grow and develop. URL: https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Developmental_biology
- EcologyEcology is the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment. URL: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/ecology/
- MicrobiologyMicrobiology is the scientific study of microorganisms, which are unicellular, multicellular, or acellular organisms. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microbiology
- VirologyVirology is the scientific discipline concerned with the study of the biology of viruses and viral diseases. URL: https_//www.britannica.com/science/virology
- Genetics & GenomicsGenetics is the scientific study of genes and heredity. Genomics is an interdisciplinary field of biology focusing on the structure, function, evolution, mapping, and editing of genomes (an organism's complete set of DNA). URL: https://www.who.int/genomics/genetics/en/ & https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genomics
- TaxonomyIn biology, taxonomy is the scientific study of naming, defining, and classifying groups of biological organisms on the basis of shared characteristics. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxonomy_(biology)
- Biological DiversityBiological diversity, or biodiversity, refers to the variety of life on Earth at all its levels, from genes to ecosystems, and can encompass the evolutionary, ecological, and cultural processes that sustain life. URL: https://www.amnh.org/research/center-for-biodiversity-conservation/what-is-biodiversity
- BotanyBotany, also called plant science, plant biology, or phytology, is the science of plant life and a branch of biology. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botany
- Marine BiologyMarine biology is the scientific study of the biology of marine life, organisms in the sea. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_biology
- MycologyMycology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi, including their genetic and biochemical properties, their taxonomy, and their use to humans as a source for tinder, medicine, food, and entheogens, as well as their dangers, such as poisoning or infection. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycology
- NeuroscienceNeuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system) and its functions. URL:https_//www.britannica.com/science/neuroscience
- EvolutionIn biology, evolution is the change in the characteristics of a species over several generations and relies on the process of natural selection. URL: https_//www.yourgenome.org/facts/what-is-evolution/
- HorticultureHorticulture is the art and science of plant cultivation. Horticulturists work with plants used for food, medicine, and aesthetic purposes. URL: https://www.britannica.com/science/horticulture
- ZoologyZoology is the branch of biology that studies the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct.
URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoology
- EntomologyEntomology is the scientific study of insects. URL: https_//www.britannica.com/science/entomology
- InvertebratesInvertebrates (Invertebrate zoology): The study of all animals lacking a vertebral column (backbone). This includes a vast majority of animal life, from insects and crustaceans to mollusks and corals. URL: https_//www.britannica.com/animal/invertebrate
- PrimatologyPrimatology is the scientific study of primates (the group of mammals that includes lemurs, lorises, tarsiers, monkeys, apes, and humans). URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primatology
- OrnithologyOrnithology is a branch of zoology that concerns the methodical study of birds, including their behavior, physiology, and conservation. URL: https://www.britannica.com/science/ornithology
- GeneralGeneral Zoology is the branch of biology that studies the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoology
- EthologyEthology is the scientific study of animal behavior, usually with a focus on behavior under natural conditions, and viewing behavior as an evolutionarily adaptive trait. URL: https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethology
- Ichthyology & HerpetologyIchthyology is the branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish. Herpetology is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of amphibians and reptiles. URL: https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ichthyology & https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpetology
- MammalsMammals (Mammalogy) : The branch of zoology that deals with the study of mammals - a class of vertebrates with characteristics such as a neocortex, fur or hair, and females that produce milk for their young. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mammalogy
- BiochemistryBiochemistry is the branch of science that explores the chemical processes within and related to living organisms. It is a laboratory-based science that brings together biology and chemistry. URL: https://www.biochemistry.org/about-us/what-is-biochemistry/
- Ethics(In science) Research ethics involves the application of fundamental ethical principles to a variety of topics involving scientific research. These include the design and implementation of research involving human experimentation, animal experimentation, and various aspects of scientific misconduct. URL: https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/whatis/index.cfm
- Experiments & ProjectsA scientific experiment is a procedure carried out to support or refute a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy or likelihood of something previously untried. Experiments provide insight into cause-and-effect by demonstrating what outcome occurs when a particular factor is manipulated. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Experiment
- GeneralGeneral Science" typically refers to a broad overview of the main branches of science, such as physics, chemistry, and biology, rather than a single specific discipline. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outline_of_science
- NanoscienceNanoscience is the study of structures and materials on the scale of nanometers (a billionth of a meter). URL: https://www.nano.gov/nanotech-101/what/definition
- RadiationIn physics, radiation is the emission or transmission of energy in the form of waves or particles through space or through a material medium. URL: https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiation
- Scientific InstrumentsA scientific instrument is a device or tool used for scientific purposes, including the study of both natural phenomena and theoretical research. URL: https_//www.britannica.com/technology/scientific-instrument
- Study & TeachingStudy & Teaching (Science education): The field concerned with sharing science content and process with individuals not traditionally considered part of the scientific community. URL: https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_education
- Weights & MeasuresWeights & Measures (Metrology): The scientific study of measurement. It establishes a common understanding of units, crucial in linking human activities. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metrology
- Reference
- Microscopes & MicroscopyMicroscopy is the technical field of using microscopes to view objects and areas of objects that cannot be seen with the naked eye. URL: https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microscopy
- Natural HistoryNatural history is the study of organisms (including plants, animals, and fungi) in their environment, leaning more towards observational than experimental methods of study. URL: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/about-us/nature-online/what-is-natural-history.html
- PaleontologyPaleontology is the scientific study of life that existed prior to, and sometimes including, the start of the Holocene Epoch (roughly 11,700 years before present). It includes the study of fossils to determine organisms' evolution and interactions with each other and their environments. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paleontology
- PhysicsPhysics is the natural science that studies matter, its fundamental constituents, its motion and behavior through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force.
URL: https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physics
- Mathematical & ComputationalMathematical physics refers to the development of mathematical methods for application to problems in physics. Computational physics is the study and implementation of numerical analysis to solve problems in physics for which a quantitative theory already exists. URL: https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematical_physics & https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computational_physics
- Condensed MatterCondensed matter physics is the field of physics that deals with the macroscopic and microscopic physical properties of matter, especially the solid and liquid phases which arise from electromagnetic forces between atoms. URL: https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condensed_matter_physics
- ElectromagnetismElectromagnetism is a branch of physics involving the study of the electromagnetic force, a type of physical interaction that occurs between electrically charged particles. URL: https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetism
- NuclearNuclear physics is the field of physics that studies atomic nuclei and their constituents and interactions. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_physics
- ParticleParticle physics is a branch of physics that studies the nature of the particles that constitute matter and radiation. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Particle_physics
- CrystallographyCrystallography is the experimental science of determining the arrangement of atoms in crystalline solids. URL: https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystallography
- ElectricityElectricity is the set of physical phenomena associated with the presence and motion of matter that has a property of electric charge. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity
- GeneralGeneral Physics is the natural science that studies matter, its fundamental constituents, its motion and behavior through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force. URL: https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physics
- AstrophysicsAstrophysics is the branch of astronomy that employs the principles of physics and chemistry to ascertain the nature of the heavenly bodies, rather than their positions or motions in space. URL: https_//www.britannica.com/science/astrophysics
- Atomic & MolecularAtomic physics is the field of physics that studies atoms as an isolated system of electrons and an atomic nucleus. Molecular physics is the study of the physical properties of molecules. URL: https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_physics & https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molecular_physics
- PolymerPolymer physics is the field of physics that studies polymers, their fluctuations, mechanical properties, and the kinetics of reactions involving them. URL: https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymer_physics
- GeophysicsGeophysics is the study of the physical processes and physical properties of the Earth and its surrounding space environment, and the use of quantitative methods for their analysis. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geophysics
- GravityGravity is the universal force of attraction acting between all matter. It is by far the weakest known force in nature and thus plays no role in determining the internal properties of everyday matter. URL: https://www.britannica.com/science/gravity-physics
- MagnetismMagnetism is the class of physical phenomena that are mediated by magnetic fields. Electric currents and the magnetic moments of elementary particles give rise to a magnetic field, which acts on other currents and magnetic moments. URL: https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetism
- Optics & LightOptics is the branch of physics that studies the behavior and properties of light, including its interactions with matter and the construction of instruments that use or detect it. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optics
- Quantum TheoryQuantum theory (or quantum mechanics) is the branch of physics that deals with the mathematical description of the motion and interaction of subatomic particles. URL: https://www.britannica.com/science/quantum-mechanics-physics
- RelativityIn physics, the theory of relativity usually encompasses two interrelated theories by Albert Einstein: special relativity and general relativity. Special relativity applies to all physical phenomena in the absence of gravity. General relativity explains the law of gravitation and its relation to other forces of nature. URL: https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_relativity
- RadiographyRadiography is an imaging technique using X-rays, gamma rays, or similar ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation to view the internal form of an object. URL: https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiography
- Research & MethodologyResearch methodology is the specific procedures or techniques used to identify, select, process, and analyze information about a topic. URL: https_//research.usc.edu/writing-your-dissertation-methodology/
- Space ScienceSpace science is a broad field encompassing all scientific disciplines that involve the exploration of outer space and the study of natural phenomena and physical bodies that occur there, as well as the effects of the space environment on living systems.
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HGwfWbaQzQ
- GeneralGeneral space science is the study of outer space and celestial objects, combining disciplines like astronomy, physics, geology, and biology to understand the universe. URL: https://www.britannica.com/science/space-exploration/Science-in-space
- Space ExplorationSpace exploration is the use of astronomy and space technology to explore outer space. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_exploration
- PlanetaryPlanetary (Planetary science) The scientific study of planets (including Earth), moons, and planetary systems (in particular those of the Solar System) and the processes that form them. URL: https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planetary_science
- Stellar & SolarStellar astronomy is the study of stars, including their formation, life-cycle, and death. Solar astronomy (or Solar physics) is the study of the Sun. URL: httpsS://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stellar_astronomy & https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_physics
- AstronomyAstronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects (such as stars, planets, comets, and galaxies) and phenomena that originate outside the Earth's atmosphere. URL: https_//www.britannica.com/science/astronomy
- CosmologyCosmology is the field of study that brings together the natural sciences, particularly astronomy and physics, in a joint enterprise to understand the physical universe as a unified whole. URL: https_//www.britannica.com/science/cosmology-astronomy
- Spectroscopy & Spectrum AnalysisSpectroscopy is the study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation. Spectrum analysis is the process of decomposing a complex signal into its constituent frequencies. URL: https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectroscopy
- System TheorySystems theory is the interdisciplinary study of systems, which are cohesive groups of interrelated, interdependent parts that can be natural or human-made. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Systems_theory
- TimeIn science, time is a fundamental quantity. It is a component quantity of various measurements used to sequence events, to compare the duration of events or the intervals between them, and to quantify rates of change of quantities in material reality or in the conscious experience. URL: https_//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_in_physics
- Waves & Wave MechanicsA wave is a disturbance in a medium that transports energy without net movement of the medium itself. Wave mechanics is the branch of quantum theory that deals with the properties and behavior of particles as waves. URL: https_//www.britannica.com/science/wave-mechanics
- MechanicsMechanics is the branch of physics concerned with the behavior of physical bodies when subjected to forces or displacements, and the subsequent effects of the bodies on their environment.
URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanics
- AerodynamicsAerodynamics is the study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it. URL: https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/stories/nasa-knows/what-is-aerodynamics-k4.html
- HydrodynamicsHydrodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with the motion of fluids and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids. URL: https_//www.britannica.com/science/hydrodynamics
- ThermodynamicsThermodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat, work, temperature, and energy. URL: https_//www.britannica.com/science/thermodynamics
- GeneralGeneral mechanics is the branch of physics concerned with the behavior of physical bodies when subjected to forces or displacements, and the subsequent effects of the bodies on their environment. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanics
- DynamicsIn physics, dynamics is the part of mechanics concerned with the study of forces and torques and their effect on motion, as opposed to kinematics, which studies the motion of objects without reference to its causes. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamics_(mechanics)
- FluidsFluid mechanics is the branch of physics concerned with the mechanics of fluids (liquids, gases, and plasmas) and the forces on them. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluid_mechanics
- SolidsSolid mechanics is the branch of continuum mechanics that studies the behavior of solid materials, especially their motion and deformation under the action of forces, temperature changes, phase changes, and other external or internal agents. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid_mechanics
- StaticsStatics is the branch of classical mechanics that is concerned with the analysis of force and torque acting on physical systems that do not experience an acceleration (a=0), but rather are in static equilibrium with their environment. URL: httpsS://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statics