The Physics of Fire is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Becoming the Archetype.

Released on May 8, 2007, the album shows the band shifting to a more progressive death metal sound.

This is also the first and only album featuring Aletheian guitarist Alex Kenis.

Production This album was well received by the Christian metal community and critics alike.

Jesusfreakhideout.com gave it 5 stars out of 5, saying that "The Physics Of Fire is among the most phenomenal records in its category and is destined to delight the ears of each metal listener captured."