Is physics the same thing as physical science?

Question

Is physics the same thing as physical science?

Answer 1

Physical science is just a tiny taste of physics. They're the same but not the same for one is like water in a pond and the other is like water in the vast ocean.

Answer 2

I believe so, from my experience for some reason its called physical science all the way from elementary to middle school, then suddenly its called physics in high school. I wonder why?

Answer 3

Physics, as well as chemistry, and maybe geology and astronomy, is one of the "physical sciences", as opposed to "biological sciences".

A course entitled "physical science" is usually more of a survey course that includes some physics and chemistry.  Usually the physical science course is not as mathematically rigorous as either a full course in chemistry or physics.

Answer 4

Nope.

Physics is a specific field of science...Physical science refers to a general look at the natural world.