Physics Fundamentals Quiz

Physics is the natural science of matter, involving the study of matter, its fundamental constituents, its motion and behavior through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force.

The main goal of physics is to understand how the universe behaves.

A scientist who specializes in the field of physics is called a physicist.

<p>During the Scientific Revolution in the 17th century, the natural sciences emerged as unique research endeavors in their own right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physics intersects with many interdisciplinary areas of research, such as biophysics and quantum chemistry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A vector field that describes the magnetic influence on moving electric charges, electric currents, and magnetic materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Perpendicular to its own velocity and to the magnetic field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ferromagnetic materials such as iron, and attracts or repels other magnets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Paramagnetism, diamagnetism, and antiferromagnetism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By a function assigning a vector to each point of space, called a vector field.</p> Signup and view all the answers