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Which of the following is NOT a fundamental constituent of matter?
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental constituent of matter?
- Photons (correct)
- Atoms
- Protons
- Electrons
What is the main goal of physics?
What is the main goal of physics?
- To understand how the universe behaves (correct)
- To study the behavior of energy and force
- To explore the interactions of particles
- To investigate the properties of matter
Which academic discipline is considered one of the oldest along with physics?
Which academic discipline is considered one of the oldest along with physics?
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Astronomy (correct)
Who criticized Aristotle's principles of physics based on observation?
Who criticized Aristotle's principles of physics based on observation?
Who developed the concept of impetus in the 1300s?
Who developed the concept of impetus in the 1300s?
Which ancient civilization inherited Aristotelian physics from the Greeks and developed it further?
Which ancient civilization inherited Aristotelian physics from the Greeks and developed it further?
What did Aristotle believe about the elements?
What did Aristotle believe about the elements?
Which ancient civilization had a basic awareness of the motions of the Sun, Moon, and stars?
Which ancient civilization had a basic awareness of the motions of the Sun, Moon, and stars?
Who proposed the idea of atomism, which was later found to be correct?
Who proposed the idea of atomism, which was later found to be correct?
Which empire resisted attacks from barbarians and continued to advance various fields of learning, including physics?
Which empire resisted attacks from barbarians and continued to advance various fields of learning, including physics?
Who introduced the theory of impetus and questioned Aristotle's teaching of physics?
Who introduced the theory of impetus and questioned Aristotle's teaching of physics?
According to Aristotle, motion is a continuum because
According to Aristotle, motion is a continuum because
According to Aristotle, a change in substance is defined as
According to Aristotle, a change in substance is defined as
According to Aristotle, heavier objects fall faster because
According to Aristotle, heavier objects fall faster because
The Book of Optics written by Ibn al-Haytham
The Book of Optics written by Ibn al-Haytham
