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Which field directly led to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
Which field directly led to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
- Nuclear physics (correct)
- Thermodynamics
- Electromagnetism
- Solid-state physics
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Ancient Egyptian term
- Greek phusikḗ (correct)
- Sumerian term
- Latin physica
Which ancient civilizations are mentioned as early practitioners of astronomy?
Which ancient civilizations are mentioned as early practitioners of astronomy?
- Chinese and Indians
- Mayans and Aztecs
- Greeks and Romans
- Sumerians and ancient Egyptians (correct)
What field inspired the development of calculus?
What field inspired the development of calculus?
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Which natural science is described as 'the study of nature'?
Which natural science is described as 'the study of nature'?
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