Scope of Physics

Physics is the branch of science that studies the ________ world.

Important physics concepts include a. motion. b. forces. c. energy. d. all of the above

• Motion

• Forces

• Energy

• All of the above

Which of the following is something that a physicist would study?

• Gravity

• Force

• Friction

• All of the above

Select all possible answers: Common topics of physics include:

• forms of energy

• sound

• magnetism

• evolution

Which of the following questions can be answered using physics? a. Why does the moon move? b. Why do your hands get warm when you rub them together? c. Why do the stars shine? d. How does the moon move?

Fill in the blank(s): ____________________ is the branch of science that studies the physical world.

Physicists hope to offer a better understanding of how the universe works.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a result of the transfer of energy?

• gravity

• sound

• magnetism

• matter

. Select all possible answers: Physics involves using ______________ to understand the world we live in.

• theories

• equations

• laws

• All of the above

Physics includes the study of using radio waves to explore stars and identify other planets.

• True

• False