History of physics

Physics is a branch of science in which the primary objects of study are matter and energy. These topics were discussed across many cultures in ancient times by philosophers, but they had no means to distinguish causes of natural phenomena from superstitions. The Scientific Revolution of the 17th century, especially the discovery of the law of gravity, began a process of knowledge accumulation and specialization that gave rise to the field of physics.

Extends: [History of physics](https://wikipedia.org.ai/History of physics), [History of science by discipline](https://wikipedia.org.ai/History of science by discipline)