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What is the main goal of physics?
What is the main goal of physics?
- To study the behavior of matter only
- To understand how the universe behaves (correct)
- To explore the applications of energy and force
- To define the boundaries of natural sciences
Which scientist specializes in the field of physics?
Which scientist specializes in the field of physics?
- Chemist
- Physicist (correct)
- Biologist
- Mathematician
During which century did the natural sciences emerge as unique research endeavors?
During which century did the natural sciences emerge as unique research endeavors?
- 18th century
- 16th century
- 15th century
- 17th century (correct)
What are some interdisciplinary areas of research that physics intersects with?
What are some interdisciplinary areas of research that physics intersects with?
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Which academic discipline is considered one of the oldest, perhaps the oldest?
Which academic discipline is considered one of the oldest, perhaps the oldest?
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What is physical optics commonly used as an intermediate method between?
What is physical optics commonly used as an intermediate method between?
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What does physical optics study in the branch of optics?
What does physical optics study in the branch of optics?
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What does the word 'physical' in physical optics signify?
What does the word 'physical' in physical optics signify?
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What approximation does physical optics consist of using?
What approximation does physical optics consist of using?
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What does physical optics resemble?
What does physical optics resemble?
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