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Which of the following is true about physics?
Which of the following is true about physics?
- Physics is the study of matter, energy, and force. (correct)
- Physics is the study of motion and behavior through space and time.
- Physics is the study of matter and its fundamental constituents.
- Physics is the study of energy and force.
What is the main goal of physics?
What is the main goal of physics?
- To understand how the universe behaves. (correct)
- To study the properties of matter.
- To develop new technologies.
- To explore the boundaries of mathematics.
Which scientific discipline emerged as a unique research endeavor during the Scientific Revolution in the 17th century?
Which scientific discipline emerged as a unique research endeavor during the Scientific Revolution in the 17th century?
- Physics (correct)
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Biology
According to Aristotle, which element would be at the very top of the atmosphere?
According to Aristotle, which element would be at the very top of the atmosphere?
What did Aristotle call his metaphysics?
What did Aristotle call his metaphysics?
According to Aristotle, what is a change in substance called?
According to Aristotle, what is a change in substance called?
Who wrote The Book of Optics, which presented an alternative to the ancient Greek idea about vision?
Who wrote The Book of Optics, which presented an alternative to the ancient Greek idea about vision?
Which ancient civilization had a predictive knowledge and a basic awareness of the motions of the Sun, Moon, and stars?
Which ancient civilization had a predictive knowledge and a basic awareness of the motions of the Sun, Moon, and stars?
In which period did natural philosophy have its origins?
In which period did natural philosophy have its origins?
Who introduced the theory of impetus and questioned Aristotle's teaching of physics in the sixth century?
Who introduced the theory of impetus and questioned Aristotle's teaching of physics in the sixth century?
Which civilization inherited Aristotelian physics from the Greeks and developed it further during the Islamic Golden Age?
Which civilization inherited Aristotelian physics from the Greeks and developed it further during the Islamic Golden Age?
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