10 Questions
What is the main goal of physics?
To understand how the universe behaves
During which century did the natural sciences emerge as unique research endeavors?
17th century
What is a scientist who specializes in the field of physics called?
Physicist
Which academic discipline is considered one of the oldest, possibly the oldest?
Physics
With which interdisciplinary areas does physics intersect?
Biophysics and quantum chemistry
What is the source of the word 'electricity'?
The Greek word for amber, ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)
What is the force that electric charges exert on each other described by?
Coulomb's law
What is an example of an electrostatic phenomenon mentioned in the text?
Attraction of plastic wrap to one's hand
At what scale do electrostatic forces play a large role?
Nanoscale
How much stronger is the force between an electron and a proton, compared to the gravitational force acting between them?
More than 39 orders of magnitude
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