Fundamental Principles of Physics Quiz
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What directly led to the development of new products like television, computers, and nuclear weapons?

  • Advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics (correct)
  • Advances in thermodynamics
  • Advances in mechanics
  • Advances in ancient astronomy
  • From which ancient civilization does the word 'physics' have its origins?

  • Sumerians
  • Ancient Egyptians
  • Greeks (correct)
  • Romans
  • Which field of study led to the development of industrialization?

  • Electromagnetism
  • Solid-state physics
  • Nuclear physics
  • Thermodynamics (correct)
  • What term is derived from φύσις (phúsis), meaning 'origin, nature, property'?

    <p>Physics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of physics inspired the development of calculus?

    <p>Mechanics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis of diodes, transistors, and most modern electronics?

    <p>The behavior of charge carriers at semiconductor junctions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material is the second-most common semiconductor and is used in laser diodes, solar cells, and microwave-frequency integrated circuits?

    <p>Gallium arsenide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the electrical properties of a semiconductor material be modified?

    <p>By doping and by the application of electrical fields or light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the critical element for fabricating most electronic circuits?

    <p>Silicon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of devices can be used for amplification, switching, and energy conversion?

    <p>Devices made from semiconductors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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