2007-07-09 06:58:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Neither. Calculus and physics are indistinguishable. The physical world behaves according to the rules of calculus, and calculus is a description of physics. Isaac Newton invented calculus in order to describe physics, and the complexity of calculus has been expanding ever since to meet our need to describe the complexity of physics.
2007-07-09 07:18:13 · answer #1 · answered by mr.perfesser 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Physics is like applied calculus. Physics problems (mathematically) may be easier if the application of the calculus is straightforward. Calculus can get much more in depth than basic physics. It also depends on what level of each course you are looking at.
Hope this helps!
2007-07-09 14:13:02 · answer #2 · answered by Katie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Physics uses advanced calculus as a tool. Modern physics ,which deals with the microcosm develops several conjectures , some imperically, and uses mathematics to verify their conjectures. Often Mathemeticians find holes/faults/ exceptions to a proposed physics theory sending the physycist back to the drawing board.
I'd say it's a toss up.
2007-07-09 14:11:22 · answer #3 · answered by ironduke8159 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Physics.
You use calculus in physics.
2007-07-09 14:06:06 · answer #4 · answered by Injam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Physics by all means
2007-07-09 14:06:17 · answer #5 · answered by Brandonn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Physic is more complicated than calculus, sometime calulus is required to sovle problem in physic (quantum (?), etc...)
2007-07-09 14:09:17 · answer #6 · answered by tiger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋