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What is the branch of physics that describes the motion of objects without reference to their cause?
What is the branch of physics that describes the motion of objects without reference to their cause?
- Thermodynamics
- Kinematics (correct)
- Dynamics
- Quantum physics
What term is used to describe an object that is not in motion relative to a given frame of reference?
What term is used to describe an object that is not in motion relative to a given frame of reference?
- Accelerating
- At rest (correct)
- In motion
- Displaced
Which concept of Newton's is considered indeterminable according to modern physics?
Which concept of Newton's is considered indeterminable according to modern physics?
- Universal gravitation
- Gravity
- Absolute motion (correct)
- Laws of motion
What does motion mathematically describe in terms of?
What does motion mathematically describe in terms of?
What does the branch of physics called dynamics study?
What does the branch of physics called dynamics study?
What is motion in physics?
What is motion in physics?
What are the two branches of physics that study motion?
What are the two branches of physics that study motion?
What is an object called if it is not in motion relative to a given frame of reference?
What is an object called if it is not in motion relative to a given frame of reference?
What does modern physics hold about the concept of absolute motion?
What does modern physics hold about the concept of absolute motion?
What are some of the quantities used to mathematically describe motion?
What are some of the quantities used to mathematically describe motion?