Physics Fundamentals Quiz
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What is a scientist who specializes in the field of physics called?

  • Astronomer
  • Chemist
  • Physicist (correct)
  • Biologist
  • During which century did the natural sciences emerge as unique research endeavors?

  • 19th century
  • 15th century
  • 17th century (correct)
  • 16th century
  • What is the main goal of physics?

  • To study the behavior of living organisms
  • To explore the human psyche
  • To analyze historical events
  • To understand how the universe behaves (correct)
  • In addition to physics, which other disciplines were part of natural philosophy over much of the past two millennia?

    <p>Chemistry, biology, and certain branches of mathematics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which interdisciplinary areas of research does physics intersect with?

    <p>Biophysics and quantum chemistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phenomenon related to electricity and magnetism?

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

    What produces an electric field?

    <p>Presence of either a positive or negative electric charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is measured in volts?

    <p>Electric potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the movement of electric charges called?

    <p>Electric current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What law gives the magnitude of the force acting on a charge?

    <p>Coulomb's law</p> Signup and view all the answers

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