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So what are you going to get out of physics? If you want to pursue a career in physics or in an allied field such as engineering, the answer is clear: You’ll need this knowledge on an everyday basis. But even if you’re not planning to embark on a physics-related career, you can get a lot out of studying the subject. You can apply much of what you discover in an introductory physics course to real life:

 In a sense, all other sciences are based upon physics. For example, the structure and electrical properties of atoms determine chemical reactions; therefore, all of chemistry is governed by the laws of physics. In fact, you could argue that everything ultimately boils down to the laws of physics!

 Physics does deal with some pretty cool phenomena. Many videos of physical phenomena have gone viral on YouTube; take a look for yourself. Do a search for “non-Newtonian fluid,” and you can watch the creeping, oozing dance of a cornstarch/water mixture on a speaker cone.

 More important than the applications of physics are the problem-solving skills it arms you with for approaching any kind of problem. Physics problems train you to stand back, consider your options for attacking the issue, select your method, and then solve the problem in the easiest way possible.