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What is the main goal of physics?
What is the main goal of physics?
- To specialize in the field of physics
- To enable new technologies
- To understand how the universe behaves (correct)
- To study matter and its fundamental constituents
Which scientist specializes in the field of physics?
Which scientist specializes in the field of physics?
- Biologist
- Chemist
- Astronomer
- Physicist (correct)
During which century did the natural sciences emerge as unique research endeavors?
During which century did the natural sciences emerge as unique research endeavors?
- 19th century
- 18th century
- 17th century (correct)
- 16th century
Which academic discipline is perhaps the oldest?
Which academic discipline is perhaps the oldest?
What do advances in physics often enable?
What do advances in physics often enable?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
Which early civilizations had predictive knowledge and basic awareness of the motions of the Sun, Moon, and stars?
Which early civilizations had predictive knowledge and basic awareness of the motions of the Sun, Moon, and stars?
What did pre-Socratic philosophers like Thales proclaim about natural phenomena?
What did pre-Socratic philosophers like Thales proclaim about natural phenomena?
In which period did natural philosophy have its origins?
In which period did natural philosophy have its origins?
Which empire resisted attacks from barbarians and continued to advance various fields of learning, including physics?
Which empire resisted attacks from barbarians and continued to advance various fields of learning, including physics?
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