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What is the main goal of physics?
What is the main goal of physics?
- To study the Earth's atmosphere
- To explore the history of the universe
- To investigate the origin of life
- To understand how the universe behaves (correct)
Which term refers to a scientist specializing in the field of physics?
Which term refers to a scientist specializing in the field of physics?
- Bacteriologist
- Astronomer
- Physicist (correct)
- Botanist
During which period did natural sciences like physics, chemistry, and biology start emerging as unique research endeavors?
During which period did natural sciences like physics, chemistry, and biology start emerging as unique research endeavors?
- Industrial Revolution
- Enlightenment era
- Scientific Revolution in the 17th century (correct)
- Ancient Greece
Which academic discipline is considered one of the oldest, possibly even older than physics?
Which academic discipline is considered one of the oldest, possibly even older than physics?
What does physics often enable through its advances?
What does physics often enable through its advances?
In which field does physics intersect according to the text?
In which field does physics intersect according to the text?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
Which ancient civilizations had predictive knowledge of the motions of celestial bodies?
Which ancient civilizations had predictive knowledge of the motions of celestial bodies?
Who proposed the idea of atomism, which was proven correct much later?
Who proposed the idea of atomism, which was proven correct much later?
Which ancient poet wrote about celestial objects in his works?
Which ancient poet wrote about celestial objects in his works?
What led directly to the development of new products like television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
What led directly to the development of new products like television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
'Natural philosophy' originated in which historical period?
'Natural philosophy' originated in which historical period?
