When trying to make sense of the universe, it is useful to study everyday physics of things you see in your hometown, even in your own kitchen, because
A) no one knows any of the physical principles that govern the universe outside our planet, Earth.
B) we expect the same laws govern physics in your hometown and everywhere else in the universe.
C) only astrology governs the planets.
D) when you finish, you can eat the experiment.

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We expect the same laws govern physics in your hometown and everywhere else in the universe. Studying everyday physics can help us understand the fundamental principles that govern the universe. While we may not know all the physical principles that govern the universe outside of Earth, we can use what we learn from everyday objects to create models and theories about how the universe works. Astrology is not a science and has no governing principles in physics. And while you may be able to eat some experiments, this is not a primary reason for studying physics.

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