Physics Fundamentals Quiz

Physics is the natural science of matter, involving the study of matter, its fundamental constituents, its motion and behavior through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force.

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

A scientist specializing in physics is called a physicist.

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

<p>During the Scientific Revolution in the 17th century.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thermal conduction, thermal convection, thermal radiation, and transfer of energy by phase changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diffusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By considering the transfer of mass of differing chemical species (mass transfer in the form of advection), either cold or hot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heat flows so that the body and the surroundings reach the same temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They often occur simultaneously in the same system.</p> Signup and view all the answers