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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Sumerian term for natural science
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
- Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
- Egyptian term for origin of nature
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
- Sumerians (correct)
- Persians
- Romans
- Ancient Greeks
What led to the development of industrialization?
What led to the development of industrialization?
- Advances in solid-state physics
- Advances in thermodynamics (correct)
- Advances in electromagnetism
- Advances in ancient astronomy
What directly led to the development of new products like television and computers?
What directly led to the development of new products like television and computers?
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What inspired the development of calculus?
What inspired the development of calculus?
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