What is difference between applied-physics and physics?

Answer 1

I am currently doing Applied physics in College. In my particular college, applied physics is coursework based, there are no exams whereas for Physics, there are.

Applied physics, at my college, involves a lot of practical work and stems into fields of Biology and Chemistry alongside Physics, focusing on all three for a first year during a National Diploma course, and only physics during the second year.

Generally, Applied Physics refers to the use of physics; how it is used in various fields eg engineering. Whereas, Physics or sometimes called Pure Physics can be more theoretical, new research, new areas to explore.

The work being done at CERN in Europe, the large hadron collider where atomic particles are being collided would be Physics. The two fields will largely overlap and the discoveries made in Physics will leak into Applied Physics.

Answer 2

Physics is the foundational science that studies the fundamental principles governing the natural world, while applied physics focuses on using those principles to develop practical solutions to real-world problems. Applied physics seeks to apply physics concepts to specific areas such as engineering, technology, and industry, aiming to create useful products and technologies.