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It's important to learn classical mechanics before learning modern physics so that you will know how to wave your hands correctly when discussing things you don't quite understand.

- Howard Georgi, US Physicist.


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Physics is the science of matter and energy, and the relationships between them. Branches of physics include the traditional fields of acoustics, optics, mechanics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism. Modern areas of study include atomic and nuclear physics, quantum mechanics and astrophysics.