5 Questions
During which century did the natural sciences emerge as unique research endeavors in their own right?
17th century
What is the main goal of physics?
To understand how the universe behaves
What is a scientist who specializes in the field of physics called?
Physicist
What are the fundamental constituents of matter studied in physics?
Atoms and subatomic particles
Which academic discipline is considered one of the oldest, perhaps the oldest?
Physics
Study Notes
Emergence of Natural Sciences
- The natural sciences emerged as unique research endeavors in their own right during the 17th century.
Physics
- The main goal of physics is to describe and understand the natural world around us.
- A scientist who specializes in the field of physics is called a physicist.
- The fundamental constituents of matter studied in physics are particles, such as electrons, protons, and neutrons, which make up atoms, and atoms that combine to form molecules.
Academic Discipline
- Physics is considered one of the oldest, perhaps the oldest, academic discipline.
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