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What area of science studies the motion of objects?

  1. Astronomy

  2. Physics

  3. Chemistry

  4. Biology

The correct answer is: Physics

Physics studies the motion of objects along with other concepts such as energy, force, and matter. Astronomy studies celestial objects and their interactions, chemistry studies the composition, structure, and properties of matter, and biology studies living organisms. While all of these areas of science may involve the study of motion to some degree, physics is the specific field that focuses on the fundamentals of motion and how objects interact with each other. Therefore, option B, physics, is the most accurate and specific answer to the question.