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What is a force?
A push or pull on an object
What is a couple in the context of machines?
A pair of forces that cancel each other out
In the context of machines, what do they do?
Change the magnitude or direction of a force
What is the main goal of physics?
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What is a scientist who specializes in the field of physics called?
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During which century did the natural sciences emerge as unique research endeavors in their own right?
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What are some of the interdisciplinary areas of research that physics intersects with?
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Which academic discipline is considered one of the oldest, possibly the oldest, due to its inclusion of astronomy?
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