What's the difference between Basic Physics and Classical Physics?

Question

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?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

A mass is matter which is an entity having a Structure and volume. When Gravity is pushing a mass against another mass together a force is borne between them. Each mass experiences a force which is equal in magnetude but opposite in direction. The force is called ''weight'' When we weight an object on a scale we are really measuring the quantity of mass and not the weight; The quantity of mass is measured Units of kilograms. Weight is measured in Units of force which is in Newtons. When we measure atmospheric pressure at sea level we are really measuring mass per unit area=14.7 pounds per square inch.