Physics Fundamentals Quiz
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Physics Fundamentals Quiz

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What is the main goal of physics?

  • To explore the history of natural sciences
  • To understand how the universe behaves (correct)
  • To study the behavior of matter on Earth
  • To define the boundaries of physics
  • During which century did the natural sciences emerge as unique research endeavors?

  • 17th century (correct)
  • 18th century
  • 16th century
  • 15th century
  • What is a scientist who specializes in the field of physics called?

  • Biologist
  • Astronomer
  • Physicist (correct)
  • Chemist
  • Which academic discipline is considered one of the oldest, possibly the oldest?

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

    With which interdisciplinary areas does physics intersect?

    <p>Biophysics and quantum chemistry</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 is the force that electric charges exert on each other described by?

    <p>Coulomb's law</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

    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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