Physics Fundamentals Quiz
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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?

    <p>Physics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of the word 'electricity'?

    <p>The Greek word for amber, ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Biophysics and quantum chemistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Attraction of plastic wrap to one's hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Coulomb's law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what scale do electrostatic forces play a large role?

    <p>Nanoscale</p> 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?

    <p>More than 39 orders of magnitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

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