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Introduction to Physics

Physics

An overview of the definition, branches, and historical origin of physics.

Science Education Physics

11 Questions Easy Ages 12+ Jun 29, 2026

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1 What does physics primarily study?

A Matter, force, and energy
B Living organisms
C Chemical reactions
D Historical events

2 How is physics traditionally divided?

A Theoretical and applied
B Classical and modern
C Biological and chemical
D Pure and experimental

3 In what year did modern physics begin?

A 1800
B 1950
C 1900
D 1850

4 Who is credited with starting modern physics?

A Isaac Newton
B Albert Einstein
C Max Planck
D Niels Bohr

5 What discovery marked the start of modern physics?

A Gravity
B Blackbody radiation
C The electron
D Relativity

6 Which of the following is a branch of classical physics?

A Mechanics
B Atomic physics
C Nuclear physics
D Quantum mechanics

7 Which of the following is a branch of classical physics?

A Atomic physics
B Acoustics
C Nuclear physics
D Particle physics

8 Which of the following is a branch of classical physics?

A Optics
B Nuclear physics
C Quantum mechanics
D Atomic physics

9 Which of the following is a branch of classical physics?

A Thermodynamics
B Atomic physics
C Quantum mechanics
D Nuclear physics

10 Which of the following is a branch of classical physics?

A Electromagnetics
B Atomic physics
C Quantum mechanics
D Nuclear physics

11 What is the main branch of modern physics mentioned?

A Mechanics
B Acoustics
C Atomic and Nuclear Physics
D Optics

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