Introduction

Physics is one of the oldest sciences, studied for thousands of years. In the simplest terms, physics is the study of matter and energy, and how they interact. A physicist uses scientific methods to try to make sense of the natural world.
Through studying physics, it satisfies our curiosity about nature. The applications of physics lead to improvements in material life. Physics provides a good training in working systematically and quantitatively, which is useful in many careers.
Physics covers a wide range of topics, as physicists study everything from the tiny particles that make up an atom to huge planets and everything in between.
 
In the NSS Physics curriculum, students will study the following topics: