I’m a Biology major and I need to take Physics. I have the option to take either classical or basic Physics. Which one is easier and more fun to learn?
well, neither is fun to learn or easy. I say take Basic Physics. Classical Physics is probably for people who want to major in physics and get a stronger background on Physics in general.
Hey, Ive been through a few physics classes as a building science major, mine were labeled as classical or basic, but basic should be more of an overview of simple motion equations and a look at thermodynamics whereas classical may be hinting towards modern physics which is something you dont want to set foot near unless you are interested in quantum mechanics, theory of relativity and nuclear physics.
You cannot do modern physics without a solid grounding in classical physics.
Modern physics is post Michealson Morley experiment, Lorentz-Fitzgerald and Einstein.
Modern Physics tries to resolve some of the paradoxes that started cropping up in classical physics at the extremes. It succeeds more or less.
Classical physics is usually a lot more intuitive and therefore easier.
If you are going into biology and wish to get serious about it you will need modern physics for some of the biochemistry.
Both are fun.
well, neither is fun to learn or easy. I say take Basic Physics. Classical Physics is probably for people who want to major in physics and get a stronger background on Physics in general.
Hey, Ive been through a few physics classes as a building science major, mine were labeled as classical or basic, but basic should be more of an overview of simple motion equations and a look at thermodynamics whereas classical may be hinting towards modern physics which is something you dont want to set foot near unless you are interested in quantum mechanics, theory of relativity and nuclear physics.
You cannot do modern physics without a solid grounding in classical physics.
Modern physics is post Michealson Morley experiment, Lorentz-Fitzgerald and Einstein.
Modern Physics tries to resolve some of the paradoxes that started cropping up in classical physics at the extremes. It succeeds more or less.
Classical physics is usually a lot more intuitive and therefore easier.
If you are going into biology and wish to get serious about it you will need modern physics for some of the biochemistry.
Both are fun.