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Physics is one of the least (i)
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13 Dec 2024, 00:04
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Physics is one of the least (i) $\(\qquad\)$ defined sciences, as it (ii) $\(\qquad\)$ with such other research areas as quantum chemistry and biophysics.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. consciously | D. overlaps |
| B. rigidly | E. contributes |
| C. comprehensible | F. eradicates |
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Re: Physics is one of the least (i)
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13 Dec 2024, 01:01
13 Dec 2024, 01:01
We can understand from quantum chemistry and biophysics that Physics is tagged with other subjects -> meaning there is an overlap between chemistry and biology. If there is an overlap, then the subject is less rigid -> meaning it has the liberty to be in a cross-functional domain.
Re: Physics is one of the least (i)
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12 Sep 2025, 00:59
12 Sep 2025, 00:59
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The correct words for the blanks are (i) rigidly and (ii) overlaps.
Breakdown of the Blanks
- Blank (i): B. rigidly
The sentence states that physics is "one of the least defined sciences." This implies that its boundaries are not strict. The word rigidly means in a stiff or unmoving way. This fits the idea that the science is not defined with strict, unmoving boundaries.
- Blank (ii): D. overlaps
The word "as" is used to provide a reason for the first blank. The reason physics is not rigidly defined is because it does something with other research areas. Overlaps means to extend over and cover a part of. This perfectly explains why physics' boundaries are not strict-it shares ground with other scientific disciplines like "quantum chemistry and biophysics."
The Complete Sentence
"Physics is one of the least rigidly defined sciences, as it overlaps with such other research areas as quantum chemistry and biophysics."
Breakdown of the Blanks
- Blank (i): B. rigidly
The sentence states that physics is "one of the least defined sciences." This implies that its boundaries are not strict. The word rigidly means in a stiff or unmoving way. This fits the idea that the science is not defined with strict, unmoving boundaries.
- Blank (ii): D. overlaps
The word "as" is used to provide a reason for the first blank. The reason physics is not rigidly defined is because it does something with other research areas. Overlaps means to extend over and cover a part of. This perfectly explains why physics' boundaries are not strict-it shares ground with other scientific disciplines like "quantum chemistry and biophysics."
The Complete Sentence
"Physics is one of the least rigidly defined sciences, as it overlaps with such other research areas as quantum chemistry and biophysics."
