Can physics be talked without mathmatic?

Question

or physics is always based on mathmatic?

Answer 1

Physics is the basis of calculus.

Physics is math.

Answer 2

Yes. And here is an example. If you have two narrow slits, closely spaced on a plate, and only the slits allow light to pass through, you will be able to produce an interference pattern on the the wall, using a single color light source. The interference pattern is caused by construction and destructive interference. This happens because each slit acts as a coherent wave source. If you know the wavelength of the light source, you can predict the interference pattern, without math. You just have to realize that when the difference in distances between the slits and a point on the wall is equal to an integer number of wavelengths, it will be bright. When the difference is equal to wavelength/2, or odd multiples of this, it will be dark. You can figure this out, graphically, without writing any equations.

I could write the equation that defines the location of the dark and light bars, but that is not necessary to understand the physics behind the actual wave mechanism of constructive and destructive interference, which is the actual physics. I think there is much value in teaching and understanding physics without math, but at some point, the conciseness of math, serves as a great tool to clearly and unambiguously define the laws of physics.

Answer 3

I think physics can be discussed without the use of mathematics. But, BUT, there is a definate codependance between math and physics. Therefore, though it can be discussed, it is impossilbe to obtain any understanding beyond the conceptual.

Answer 4

It's very challenging to discuss physics without the use of math but it can be done with great success if proof is not required.

Answer 5

We can talk about physics without mathematics, it's just a lot easier to understand and communicate complex ideas through mathematics.

You can say "the universe is shaped like a donut". But how do you even try to prove it or convince someone else? You'd need to use mathematics to explain such a complex theory.

Answer 6

It's difficult to use physics without maths.Maths is the essence of physics.All big theories in physics has been developed through application of mathematics,some even without practically verifying them!Latest theories like string theory are strictly based on a structured mathematical approach.But if you are referring to undergraduate physics,then you could learn physics informatively without going into it's heart ,ie. mathematics.

Answer 7

Physics is the science of measurement. Math is the language of physics. Without math, physical principles still apply, but they can't be discussed.

Answer 8

Physics can be discussed without mathematics .... with difficulty and limitations. Physics cannot be done without math though.

Answer 9

Physics is kind of a different form of Calculus! there is a side to physics that isn't all math but you wouldn't really understand without the representation of the equation.

Answer 10

you can't practice physics without mathmatics, as it's the measure of force and motion. it's like the chicken and the egg. they are almost the same. icall it word problem math.