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physics

physics

Meaning of physics

natural science

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British English/ˈfɪzɪks/
American English/ˈfɪzɪks/
Russian transcription[ˈfʲizɨkə]
physics
physics - физика
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physics with Russian translation

physics usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Ему нравится изучать физику, потому что она объясняет, как работает свет.

He enjoys studying physics because it explains how light works.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В нашей школе после уроков работает кружок по физике, где ученики собирают простые эксперименты.

Our school runs a physics club after lessons where students build simple experiments.

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physicsфизика
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

physics synonyms

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What's the difference between physics / mechanics / quantum mechanics / thermodynamics / optics / acoustics

🇬🇧English
physics

The scientific study of matter, energy, and their interactions; the primary term for the discipline.

B2Very Often

She studies physics at university.

Она изучает физику в университете.

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mechanics

The branch of physics dealing with motion and forces; can refer to classical or engineering mechanics.

B2Often

In mechanics we study Newton's laws.

В механике мы изучаем законы Ньютона.

Q
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quantum mechanics

A branch of physics that studies the behavior of particles at the microscopic scale; a specialized area.

B2Often

Quantum mechanics explains atomic and subatomic phenomena.

Квантовая механика объясняет атомные и субатомные явления.

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thermodynamics

The branch of physics studying heat, energy, and their transformations; a core area of physics.

B2Often

Thermodynamics covers laws governing heat engines.

Термодинамика охватывает законы, управляющие тепловыми двигателями.

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optics

The branch of physics that deals with light and optical phenomena.

B2Often

Optics is important for designing lenses and cameras.

Оптика важна при проектировании линз и камер.

A
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acoustics

The branch of physics that studies sound and its propagation; a specialized field.

B2Rarely

Acoustics helps architects design concert halls with good sound.

Акустика помогает архитекторам проектировать концертные залы с хорошим звуком.

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electromagnetism

The branch of physics studying electric and magnetic fields and their interactions.

B2Often

Electromagnetism explains how motors and generators work.

Электромагнетизм объясняет, как работают двигатели и генераторы.

A
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astronomy

The scientific study of celestial objects and the universe; overlaps with physics (astrophysics) but is a distinct discipline.

B2Often

She became fascinated by astronomy after visiting the planetarium.

Её заинтересовала астрономия после посещения планетария.

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physics translation: физика. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce physics

/ˈfɪzɪks/

physics translation

физика

physics examples

He enjoys studying physics because it explains how light works.

physics transcription

/ˈfɪzɪks/, /ˈfɪzɪks/

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physics meaning: what does it mean?

natural science

physics pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

physics is pronounced as /ˈfɪzɪks/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

physics definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

He enjoys studying physics because it explains how light works. Translation: Ему нравится изучать физику, потому что она объясняет, как работает свет.

Is physics part of Subjects vocabulary?

Yes, physics (физика) can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is physics part of Study and Work vocabulary?

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