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Did experimental physics or the theoretical physics come first?
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∙ 14y ago
Experimental physics. Only with experiments come a theory:)
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What is the math definition of experimental?
The word "experimental" is usually used to describe data that have come from an actual test or experiment. These data are opposite to "theoretical" data, which are only educated guesses at what the data should look like. In statistics, theoretical probability is used a lot. For example, if I flip a coin, in theory, it would land on each side half of the time. Perform some trials, however, and this percentage may be skewed. The experimental data that you collect probably wouldn't exactly match the theoretical probability.
How do you calculate experimental probability?
Experimental probability is the number of times some particular outcome occurred divided by the number of trials conducted. For instance, if you threw a coin ten times and got heads seven times, you could say that the experimental probability of heads was 0.7. Contrast this with theoretical probability, which is the (infinitely) long term probability that something will happen a certain way. The theoretical probability of throwing heads on a fair coin, for instance, is 0.5, but the experimental probability will only come close to that if you conduct a large number of trials.
Which come first physics or engineering?
Lots of things are invented before the physics of the widget are understood. So engineering is often first, followed by physics. Consider the aeroplane.
What can you do with physics?
You can teach at the high school or college level. You can work in experimental design, or develop new technology. Most rocket scientists come from the field of physics, as did those who work on nuclear weapon systems and research, those just being a few examples.
How can you become a phycic?
physics has been a matter of interest since time immemorial...if one starts considering the evolution of physics right from the times of Newton till now, everything that is given as an established conclusion is essentially based on experimental results. There are many theoretical physicists, who predict that things could be like this...but they remain a thesis until experimentally proved..this drives us to come to a conclusion that physics is an experimental science.
Is Applied physic of physic is better in future?
Applied physics or engineering is a better choice. No major advancement has been made in theoretical physics in quite some time, nor are any expected to come up anytime soon. Technology is where its at! In another matter, you may want to consider taking some English courses as well.
How is the existence of the neutrino confirmed?
Actually, we can't even confirm the existence of atoms, let alone subatomic particles. But when scientists conduct experiments, they come to the conclusion that the particles are indeed valid. The more discrete physics becomes, the more theoretical it is.
Where to study theoretical physics?
Since I LOVE physics, astronomy, genes, chemistry, and science in general. I especially like quantum physics. However, I'm just 12 years old and I go to this separate school every Saturday and ask my Algebra 2 teacher about quantum physics since she is a high school. I ask her about the M-theory, wave-functions, super-string theory, gravitons, and others. Sometimes she clears things up for me. Apart from that, I read, read, and read. Read. I took physics class for my age at this one summer thing and is was SO SO SO BORING. The stuff I'm reading is college level quantum physics, so unless you are college age i suggest you read, read, and read some more. Hope this helps.
Why is theoretical probability called theoretical probability?
It is the theory of what might happen, but not actually what happens. In theory, if you spin a coin 100 times, it should come up on heads 50 times, as there is a 1 in 2 chance of you getting heads on each spin. If you actually do spin a coin 100 times, the total of heads is the experimental probability, so what you actually get. That may not be 50. It is likely to be close to 50 though.
What does physics have to do with sonography?
Sound waves are governed by the wave equation... which is physics. Most things in life come down to physics when you look at them... apart from religion.
Who is the father of physical?
Technically Isaac newton would be more likely to deserve the name father of physics. Albert Einstein would be more likely to be called the father of astrophysics, although physics and astrophysics are related. Physics is the science of matter and energy. Astrophysics is matter and energy as it relates to the universe. However, if a father should be the first person who comes up with physics, then it could be thought of as Thales of Miletus who was the first to come up with primordial matter.
What is the use of physics in automobile?
come on! e.g. 1 inertia
