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Physics Principles Research Paper
Jennifer L. Wilson, RN
Rasmussen University
PHY4060 Section 01 Understanding Ourselves Through Physics
Professor Fei Wang
November 14,2022
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Physics Principles Research Paper
Physics influences our daily lives and engages us in various daily activities related to
physics. Nothing can be separated from science, and our universe cannot be separated from the
miracles of physics. Looking around, we may notice various items operating on physics
principles. As our universe changes, discoveries are made, technological advances evolve, and so
does physics.-
So, what is physics? According to the Merriam -Webster dictionary, the word is physics
emanated from the Latin word . It dates back to 1715 when the term was first used; it can physica
be defined as "a science that deals with matter and energy and their interactions or a physical
process or phenomenon of a particular system (Merriam-Webster, 2022)." Simply put, physics is
a science that applies the study of matter and energy. Energy can take the shape of motion, light,
heat, electricity, sound, and radiation; nearly anything is possible.-
Are physics and nursing connected? Is there any relation between the two? In nursing, we
utilize both science and physics in our everyday work. Nurses use physics in many ways through
measurements, force, mass, and energy through advanced technology, calculations of flow rates,
