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During which century did the natural sciences emerge as unique research endeavors?
During which century did the natural sciences emerge as unique research endeavors?
What is the main goal of physics?
What is the main goal of physics?
Which scientist specializes in the field of physics?
Which scientist specializes in the field of physics?
Which academic discipline is perhaps the oldest, due to its inclusion of astronomy?
Which academic discipline is perhaps the oldest, due to its inclusion of astronomy?
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What is the source of the word 'electricity'?
What is the source of the word 'electricity'?
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What are some interdisciplinary areas of research that physics intersects with?
What are some interdisciplinary areas of research that physics intersects with?
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What is an example of an electrostatic phenomenon mentioned in the text?
What is an example of an electrostatic phenomenon mentioned in the text?
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What is the fundamental law that describes the forces between electric charges?
What is the fundamental law that describes the forces between electric charges?
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At what scale do electrostatic forces play a large role?
At what scale do electrostatic forces play a large role?
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How much stronger is the force between an electron and a proton, compared to the gravitational force acting between them?
How much stronger is the force between an electron and a proton, compared to the gravitational force acting between them?
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