Hidayati Wijaya, Derlina
The purpose of this article is to find out the integration of physics concepts in Javanese culture. Physics is very closely related to daily life. In the daily life of Javanese culture there are many concepts related to physics. The environment of traditional Javanese society always believes in ancestral messages and customs about how to behave and apply to nature. Various problem solving continues to be associated with science and technology for the growth, development and welfare of human life. In this universe, everything can be explained with the help of science, especially physics. One distinctive feature of Javanese culture's local wisdom is batik making which applies the concept of capillary physics. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.
Physics Education Study Program, State University of Medan, Indonesia; Lecture in Physics Education Study, State University of Medan, Indonesia
