Physics Fundamentals Quiz

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

Physics = The natural science of matter, its motion and behavior through space and time Physicist = A scientist who specializes in the field of physics Astronomy = A branch of physics that is perhaps the oldest Natural philosophy = The field that included physics, chemistry, biology, and certain branches of mathematics over much of the past two millennia

Match the following scientific disciplines with their descriptions:

Physics = Seeks to understand how the universe behaves Chemistry = Was a part of natural philosophy along with physics Biology = Was a part of natural philosophy along with physics Mathematics = Certain branches were a part of natural philosophy

Match the following interdisciplinary research areas with their related scientific discipline:

Biophysics = Physics Quantum chemistry = Physics

Match the following periods with their related scientific development:

<p>Scientific Revolution in the 17th century = Physics, chemistry, biology, and certain branches of mathematics emerged as unique research endeavors Past two millennia = Physics, chemistry, biology, and certain branches of mathematics were a part of natural philosophy</p> Signup and view all the answers