List of basic physics topics

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Below is a list of basic topics in physics -- topics which will help the beginner become familiar with the field of physics. For a comprehensive list, see List of physics topics.

  • Basic concepts
Physical system - Physical observation - Physical quantity - Physical state - Physical unit - Physical theory - Physical experiment -
  • Theoretical concepts
Particle - Wave - Physical field - Physical interaction - Physical law - Fundamental force - Physical constant
  • Basic quantities
Space - Length - Time - Mass - Charge - Energy - Matter - Potential - Force - Momentum - Velocity - Acceleration - Entropy - Temperature
  • Subfields
Acoustics - Aerodynamics - Classical mechanics - Condensed matter physics - Cosmology - Dynamics - Electromagnetism - Hydrodynamics - Kinematics - Mathematical physics - Mechanics - Optics - plasma physics - Quantum mechanics - Relativity - Statics - Thermodynamics

See also