Question

1.1 physics: definitions and applications

1. describe the aims of physics.

a. physics aims to explain the fundamental aspects of our universe and how these aspects interact with one another.
b. physics aims to explain the biological aspects of our universe and how these aspects interact with one another.
c. physics aims to explain the composition, structure and changes in matter occurring in the universe.
d. physics aims to explain the social behavior of living beings in the universe.

Explanation:

Physics focuses on fundamental aspects of the universe and matter - related phenomena. It doesn't deal with biological aspects (which is Biology's domain), nor social behavior (Social Science's domain). It aims to explain fundamental aspects and matter - related changes.

Answer:

a. Physics aims to explain the fundamental aspects of our universe and how these aspects interact with one another.
c. Physics aims to explain the composition, structure and changes in matter occurring in the universe.