Physics Chapter 1

outside the realm of science

Usually doesn't lead to a scientific question

reason God created the universe

would include the study of the effects of radiation on the human thyroid

original name of physics

using x-rays to determine bone density

the study of the description and causes of motion

result of the fall

using a x-ray to measure the bone density of different species of mammals

included in classical physics

what physicists must do to receive credit for a discovery

philosopher who is known for not seeing science as progress toward ultimate truth

most important reason to do physics

worldviews discussed in this chapter

most important feature of a scientific model

Kuhn stated normal science is controlled by the reigning

most widely accepted foundational philosophy of science today is based on this paradigm

most subjective

a mental inclination based on past experiences or other influences

method used to gather data by Thomas Edison in inventing the lightbulb

requires a model to study

essential to the rescue of the trapped Quecreek miners

first step in doing science

Problem with this hypothesis: "The nebular theory is the origin of the solar system"

first body of fundamental physics

applied physics

chief distinction between classical and modern physics

something that is perceptible to the senses or instruments

first discovery of modern physics

God's command to fill and use the earth

worldview that supports naturalistic science

determining the age of fossils