Physics Principles Quiz

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What is the main goal of physics?

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

What is the study of matter, its fundamental constituents, its motion and behavior through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force called?

It is called physics.

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

A scientist who specializes in the field of physics is called a physicist.

Which academic discipline is considered one of the oldest, and perhaps the oldest, due to its inclusion of astronomy?

<p>Physics is considered one of the oldest academic disciplines and, perhaps the oldest, due to its inclusion of astronomy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which century did the natural sciences, including physics, emerge as unique research endeavors in their own right?

<p>During the Scientific Revolution in the 17th century, the natural sciences, including physics, emerged as unique research endeavors in their own right.</p> Signup and view all the answers