Questions and Answers
Which branch of science studies matter, its fundamental constituents, its motion and behavior through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force?
Physics
What is the main goal of physics?
To study the behavior of the universe
What is a scientist who specializes in the field of physics called?
Physicist
Which academic discipline is considered one of the oldest?
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During which period did physics, chemistry, biology, and certain branches of mathematics emerge as unique research endeavors in their own right?
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Branches of Science
- Physics is the branch of science that studies matter, its fundamental constituents, its motion and behavior through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force.
Physics Goals and Professionals
- The main goal of physics is to understand the natural world around us.
- A scientist who specializes in the field of physics is called a physicist.
History of Science
- Physics, chemistry, biology, and certain branches of mathematics emerged as unique research endeavors in their own right during the Scientific Revolution period.
- Physics is considered one of the oldest academic disciplines.
