10 Questions
During which century did the natural sciences emerge as unique research endeavors?
17th century
What is the main goal of physics?
To understand how the universe behaves
Which scientist specializes in the field of physics?
Physicist
Which academic discipline is perhaps the oldest, due to its inclusion of astronomy?
Physics
What is the source of the word 'electricity'?
The Greek word for amber, ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)
What are some interdisciplinary areas of research that physics intersects with?
Biophysics and quantum chemistry
What is an example of an electrostatic phenomenon mentioned in the text?
Attraction of plastic wrap to one's hand
What is the fundamental law that describes the forces between electric charges?
Coulomb's law
At what scale do electrostatic forces play a large role?
Nanoscale
How much stronger is the force between an electron and a proton, compared to the gravitational force acting between them?
More than 39 orders of magnitude
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