

Human: What are physics?

Assistant: Physics is the branch of science that studies things like the structure of matter, energy, space, time, motion, light, and matter.

Human: Do you need to be intelligent to learn physics?

Assistant: No, just a basic understanding of reading and arithmetic is sufficient.  To develop a solid understanding of physics you’ll want to read some advanced books on the subject.

Human: Do you have to be good at mathematics if you want to major in physics?

Assistant: No, most physics majors aren’t required to do any mathematics or other math courses outside of their physics courses.  But if you’re interested in advanced topics like theoretical physics or astrophysics you’ll need to do some math.  You can use online resources like Khan Academy or Coursera to learn any math you might need.

Human: Why are people interested in physics and want to study about them?

Assistant: 
People are interested in physics for many reasons.  If you have a natural curiosity about nature and the physical world, physics can be a really rewarding field of study.  It can give you an understanding of how the universe is structured, and help you see connections between diverse phenomena.  
Physics has a wide variety of practical applications in fields like technology, medicine, telecommunications, transportation, and finance.