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What is the name for a scientist who specializes in the field of physics?
What is the name for a scientist who specializes in the field of physics?
A scientist who specializes in the field of physics is called a physicist.
Explain the main goal of physics and what it aims to understand.
Explain the main goal of physics and what it aims to understand.
The main goal of physics is to understand how the universe behaves, including the study of matter, its fundamental constituents, its motion and behavior through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force.
How does physics intersect with other areas of research?
How does physics intersect with other areas of research?
Physics intersects with many interdisciplinary areas of research, such as biophysics and quantum chemistry.
What were the natural sciences considered as before the 17th century?
What were the natural sciences considered as before the 17th century?
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What historical event led to the emergence of physics, chemistry, and biology as unique research endeavors?
What historical event led to the emergence of physics, chemistry, and biology as unique research endeavors?
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