Explore the Fascinating World of Physics

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What disciplines were part of natural philosophy?

  • Physics, chemistry, and biology
  • Physics and chemistry
  • Chemistry, biology, and certain branches of mathematics
  • Physics, chemistry, biology, and certain branches of mathematics (correct)

What is a scientist who specializes in the field of physics called?

  • Astronomer
  • Biologist
  • Physicist (correct)
  • Chemist

What is the main goal of physics?

  • To define the boundaries of natural sciences
  • To study energy and force
  • To study matter and its motion
  • To understand how the universe behaves (correct)

When did these natural sciences emerge as unique research endeavors in their own right?

<p>During the Scientific Revolution in the 17th century (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some interdisciplinary areas of research that physics intersects with?

<p>Biophysics and quantum chemistry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes Newton's first law of motion?

<p>A body remains at rest or in motion at a constant speed in a straight line unless acted upon by a force (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Newton's second law of motion state?

<p>The time rate of change of a body's momentum equals the force acting on it (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main principle of Newton's third law of motion?

<p>If two bodies exert forces on each other, these forces are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When were Newton's laws of motion first published?

<p>1687 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Newton's laws of motion lay the foundation for?

<p>Classical mechanics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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