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What is the main goal of physics?
What is the main goal of physics?
Which scientist specializes in the field of physics?
Which scientist specializes in the field of physics?
Which academic discipline is perhaps the oldest, considering its inclusion of astronomy?
Which academic discipline is perhaps the oldest, considering its inclusion of astronomy?
During which century did the natural sciences emerge as unique research endeavors?
During which century did the natural sciences emerge as unique research endeavors?
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In addition to biophysics and quantum chemistry, physics intersects with which other interdisciplinary areas of research?
In addition to biophysics and quantum chemistry, physics intersects with which other interdisciplinary areas of research?
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What type of friction can occur when rubbing pieces of wood together to start a fire?
What type of friction can occur when rubbing pieces of wood together to start a fire?
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What type of energy is converted to thermal energy whenever motion with friction occurs?
What type of energy is converted to thermal energy whenever motion with friction occurs?
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What is a consequence of many types of friction that may lead to performance degradation or damage to components?
What is a consequence of many types of friction that may lead to performance degradation or damage to components?
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In the presence of friction, what happens to some kinetic energy?
In the presence of friction, what happens to some kinetic energy?
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What gives rise to dry friction?
What gives rise to dry friction?
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