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Which branch of physics deals with the relationships between force, matter, and motion among physical objects?
Classical mechanics
Who laid the foundation for classical mechanics during the early modern period?
Galileo Galilei
What is the origin of theoretical expositions of classical mechanics?
Ancient Greece
In classical mechanics, what type of bodies does it deal with?
Bodies at rest or moving with velocities significantly less than the speed of light
What do forces applied to objects result in?
Displacements or changes in the object's position relative to its environment
Test your knowledge of Mechanics, the branch of physics concerned with the relationships between force, matter, and motion. Explore the origins in Ancient Greece and learn about the principles that govern the displacements and positions of physical objects.
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