Physics Fundamentals Quiz

Physics is one of the oldest academic disciplines.

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

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

<p>During the 17th century, the natural sciences emerged as unique research endeavors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The electric potential is the amount of work energy needed per unit of electric charge to move this charge from a reference point to the specific point in an electric field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By definition, the electric potential at the reference point is zero units.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The electrostatic field is a vector quantity expressed as the gradient of the electrostatic potential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A test charge is used to calculate the electric potential, and it is assumed to be so small that its disturbance on the field is negligible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Typically, the reference point is earth or a point at infinity, although any point can be used.</p> Signup and view all the answers