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Explain the main goal of physics and its significance in scientific disciplines.
Explain the main goal of physics and its significance in scientific disciplines.
The main goal of physics is to understand how the universe behaves. It is one of the most fundamental scientific disciplines and intersects with many interdisciplinary areas of research, such as biophysics and quantum chemistry.
How does physics relate to other natural sciences such as chemistry and biology?
How does physics relate to other natural sciences such as chemistry and biology?
Physics, chemistry, biology, and certain branches of mathematics were a part of natural philosophy, but during the Scientific Revolution in the 17th century these natural sciences emerged as unique research endeavors in their own right.
What is the term for a scientist who specializes in the field of physics?
What is the term for a scientist who specializes in the field of physics?
A physicist.
What is the significance of physics in understanding matter and its behavior through space and time?
What is the significance of physics in understanding matter and its behavior through space and time?
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In what way are the boundaries of physics defined?
In what way are the boundaries of physics defined?
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