Synonyms and antonyms of Physics in British Thesaurus

centre of gravity (noun)

the point in any object around which its weight balances

density (noun)

physics a measurement of how much space a particular amount of a substance takes up. It is found by dividing its mass by its volume.

focal length (noun)

the distance from the centre of a lens or mirror to its focal point

focal point (noun)

physics the point where light rays meet after being reflected by a mirror or passing through a lens, or the point from which they seem to start to spread

focus (noun)

physics a focal point

grand unified theory (noun)

a theory that is intended to explain how subatomic particles behave

magnetic field (noun)

an area that the power of a magnet affects

magnetic pole (noun)

physics either end of a magnet, where its force is strongest

specific gravity (noun)

the weight of something divided by the weight of the same volume of water