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During which century did the natural sciences emerge as unique research endeavors?

16th century
18th century
15th century
17th century (correct)

What is the main goal of physics?

To explore the boundaries of natural philosophy
To specialize in the field of physics
To understand how the universe behaves (correct)
To study matter and its fundamental constituents

Which scientist specializes in the field of physics?

Physicist (correct)
Biologist
Chemist
Astronomer

Which academic discipline is perhaps the oldest, due to its inclusion of astronomy?

Physics (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of the word 'electricity'?

The Greek word for amber, ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some interdisciplinary areas of research that physics intersects with?

Biophysics and quantum chemistry (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an electrostatic phenomenon mentioned in the text?

Attraction of plastic wrap to one's hand (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental law that describes the forces between electric charges?

Coulomb's law (D) Signup and view all the answers

At what scale do electrostatic forces play a large role?

Nanoscale (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (C) Signup and view all the answers