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What is the ultimate objective of physics?
What is the ultimate objective of physics?
- To understand the nature and origin of gravitational force fields
- To study the interactions between fundamental constituents of the observable universe
- To study the behaviour of objects under given forces
- To formulate comprehensive principles explaining disparate phenomena (correct)
What was the traditional interchangeable term for physics?
What was the traditional interchangeable term for physics?
- Astronomy
- Natural Philosophy (correct)
- Chemistry
- Engineering
Which scientific field does physics not include?
Which scientific field does physics not include?
- Geophysics
- Engineering
- Chemistry (correct)
- Astronomy
What is the broadest sense of physics concerned with?
What is the broadest sense of physics concerned with?
In which field do physical laws and measurements receive special emphasis?
In which field do physical laws and measurements receive special emphasis?
What does physics aim to understand?
What does physics aim to understand?