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Which is more important, physics or biology (and why)?

Which is more important, physics or biology (and why)?

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Bergeront Tiffney

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Answered Jan 28, 2021

It will be very difficult to say physics is more important than biology, vice versa. Both are important branches of science and have contributed immensely to the growth of science as a whole. Physics is a branch of science that deals with the study of the properties and interaction of time, energy, space, and matter.

This branch of science allows us to have a better understanding of the physical components or aspects of the universe. While physics doesn't have anything to do with the study of living organisms, it has made enough contributions to medical science, and other areas such as space exploration, weather, energy, etc. On the other hand, biology allows us to have a better understanding of the living world.

This branch of science has helped us understand how living things evolve, function, and interact. While you might think biology deals with life, the knowledge of physics is also guaranteeing our safety.

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E. Reyes

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Answered Jan 21, 2021

The correct answer to this question would depend on who it is being asked to, as this is subjective answer. When it comes to both of these sciences, they are both important in their own right. Biology studies life. It studies how organisms are able to continue to live through generations and generations and how organisms perform everyday functions.

Physics is dealing with nature and it studies the laws of nature. If I had to pick one, I would say that biology is the most important because it helps us gain understanding of who we are and what we do.

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G. Woods, College student, Graduate, Southampton

Answered Jan 21, 2021

Physics and biology are both two important sciences, and the science that is most important would depend on the person who is answering the question—physics studies matter. Biology is a study of life. In my opinion, I believe that biology is more important than physics. Biology explains all aspects of life.

For example, it explains how there have been generations of people through reproduction. It also explains why some lifeforms have disappeared and no longer around through extinction. The science of biology also explains parts of the body and how they work, as well as parts of the animals body

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Answered Jan 21, 2021

The correct answer to this question is physics. This is the science that involves matter. It studies the three states of matter, which are solids, liquids and gasses. Physics also is used to study energy. This science is the most important because it is the study of the physical world that is around us.

Much more of the elements studied in science fit into physics, along with the interactions that occur across the world. Biology is a science that deals with the living organisms. For example it studies the appearance of the organisms, as well as how they behave and think.

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Victoria Martian

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Answered Jan 19, 2021

Physics helps us learn the quantitative and analytical skills necessary to analyze data and solve problems in the sciences, engineering, medicine, economics, finance, management, law, and public policy. Physics is closely related to mathematics, which means that it is useful when working in a field that requires you to know physics. It also helps you to cultivate critical thinking and problem -solving skills.

On the other hand, biology is the study of living things and is particularly important because it teaches you about the life cycle. Biology is quite a diverse subject with many groups and subgroups of subjects. It teaches physical structure, chemical processes, molecular interactions, physiological mechanisms, development, and evolution.

Biology provides a relevant and scientific understanding of how all living things and non-living organisms interact. It would seem that between the two, biology is the more important subject to learn because it teaches about the fundamental, scientific inner workings of life.

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H. Ruby

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Answered Jan 19, 2021

I’d like to believe that people will have different opinions about the importance of biology and physics. There are some people who would say that biology is more important because they want to know more details about the life forms that are available in this world.

People who would like to know more about their heritage may study biology more to give them a better understanding of how they came about in this world. They may also know more details about different diseases that have occurred and the different reasons why they became available to living things.

Physics is important because it allows people to understand movement and how things happen. I personally think that they are both important because they need to work well together to let people gain a better understanding of things.

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O. Bickis

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Answered Jan 14, 2021

This is a question that is best answered based on your view, and probably your personal interest. Biology, to start with, deals with the study of life, whereas Physics has to do with the study of nature. The two, in one way or the other, depending on each other. It takes the sustenance of life through its study to study nature and its laws. On the other hand, the study of nature has really given relevance or more meaning to life and its study.

However, I'll support the fact that biology is of more importance than physics. Though physics has played quite a huge role in enhancing the study of life: biology, but without biology has been existing and thriving before the existence of physics.

Physics can be said to be brought about as a means to enhance the study of biology and other areas of life, but physics wasn't designed to be the basis of human life. As a matter of fact, physics has even done much harm to humanity in terms of negative use or the failures of its equipment.

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d.Anthonyda

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Answered Feb 08, 2018

Physics is the science which deals with the matter and energy. It involves the nature and properties of these things. Biology, on the other hand, deals with the living things in this world. Biologists study the appearance, behavior and physiology of these living things to name a few. They also study other elements of the living organism.

Physics is the science which deals with the matter and energy. It involves the nature and

In regard to the significant value and importance to the world, the more important science branch would be physics. Physics is part of the physical world. It seems that more of the elements and interactions in the world occur within physics and in the physical world. Also over the years starting in 1996, more things have been produced in the physical science world than the life science world which includes biology.

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