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What is the largest branch of condensed matter physics?
What is the largest branch of condensed matter physics?
- Gas-state physics
- Liquid-state physics
- Solid-state physics (correct)
- Plasma physics
Which method is NOT used in the study of solid-state physics?
Which method is NOT used in the study of solid-state physics?
- Crystallography
- Quantum mechanics
- Electromagnetism
- Astrophysics (correct)
What type of materials are formed from densely packed atoms?
What type of materials are formed from densely packed atoms?
- Liquids
- Plasmas
- Solids (correct)
- Gases
Why is the bulk of solid-state physics focused on crystals?
Why is the bulk of solid-state physics focused on crystals?
What type of materials often have electrical, magnetic, optical, or mechanical properties that can be exploited for engineering purposes?
What type of materials often have electrical, magnetic, optical, or mechanical properties that can be exploited for engineering purposes?