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What is the main goal of physics?

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

What is a scientist who specializes in the field of physics called?

A physicist.

During which century did the natural sciences emerge as unique research endeavors in their own right?

During the Scientific Revolution in the 17th century.

What are the fundamental constituents of matter studied in physics?

The fundamental constituents of matter studied in physics are its motion and behavior through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Match the following physicists with their significant contributions:

Isaac Newton = Laws of motion and universal gravitation Albert Einstein = Theory of relativity and mass-energy equivalence Marie Curie = Research on radioactivity and discovery of polonium and radium Niels Bohr = Quantum theory and atomic structure Signup and view all the answers

Match the following natural sciences with their emergence as unique research endeavors:

Physics = 17th century Chemistry = 17th century Biology = 17th century Mathematics = 17th century Signup and view all the answers

Match the following interdisciplinary areas with their intersection with physics:

Biophysics = Study of biological systems using physical methods Quantum chemistry = Application of quantum mechanics to chemical systems Astrophysics = Study of celestial objects and phenomena Geophysics = Study of the Earth's physical properties and processes Signup and view all the answers

Match the following entities with their relevance to physics:

Energy = Related entity studied in physics Force = Related entity studied in physics Matter = Fundamental constituents studied in physics Space and time = Aspects of behavior studied in physics Signup and view all the answers

Match the following scientific disciplines with their inclusion in natural philosophy before the Scientific Revolution:

Physics = Part of natural philosophy Chemistry = Part of natural philosophy Biology = Part of natural philosophy Mathematics = Part of natural philosophy Signup and view all the answers