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What is the ultimate objective of physics?
What is the ultimate objective of physics?
- To explain the nature and origin of gravitational, electromagnetic, and nuclear force fields
- To study the behavior of objects under given forces
- To formulate comprehensive principles that explain disparate phenomena (correct)
- To study the interactions between fundamental constituents of the universe
In a broad sense, what does physics deal with?
In a broad sense, what does physics deal with?
- The behavior of objects under given forces
- The structure of matter only
- All aspects of nature on both macroscopic and submicroscopic levels (correct)
- Nature and origin of force fields
What is the difference between physics and natural philosophy?
What is the difference between physics and natural philosophy?
- Physics deals with astronomy, chemistry, and geology, while natural philosophy does not (correct)
- Natural philosophy was used interchangeably with physics until rather recent times
- Natural philosophy is more specialized than physics
- Physics is used interchangeably with astronomy, chemistry, geology, and engineering
Which field denotes that part of physical science not included in astronomy, chemistry, geology, and engineering?
Which field denotes that part of physical science not included in astronomy, chemistry, geology, and engineering?
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What is the basic physical science?
What is the basic physical science?
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Which science has branches such as astrophysics, geophysics, and biophysics?
Which science has branches such as astrophysics, geophysics, and biophysics?
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