10 Questions
What is the main goal of physics?
To understand how the universe behaves
In what century did the natural sciences emerge as unique research endeavors?
17th century
Which academic discipline is considered one of the oldest?
Physics
What is a scientist who specializes in the field of physics called?
Physicist
Which interdisciplinary area does physics intersect with?
Biophysics and quantum chemistry
What is the formula for the gravitational force between two objects according to Newton's law of gravitation?
$F = G\frac{m_1 m_2}{r^2}$
What does the vector form of Newton's law of gravitation express?
The force between two masses in terms of their positions and the gravitational constant
What is a characteristic of gravitational force according to the properties mentioned in the text?
It is always attractive in nature
What defines a central force in the context of gravitational force?
The force whose magnitude depends only on the distance from a fixed point
What law does gravitational force obey according to the text?
Inverse square law
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