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What directly led to the development of new products like television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
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?
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?
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'?
What term is derived from φύσις (phúsis), meaning 'origin, nature, property'?
Which branch of physics inspired the development of calculus?
Which branch of physics inspired the development of calculus?
What is the basis of diodes, transistors, and most modern electronics?
What is the basis of diodes, transistors, and most modern electronics?
Which material is the second-most common semiconductor and is used in laser diodes, solar cells, and microwave-frequency integrated circuits?
Which material is the second-most common semiconductor and is used in laser diodes, solar cells, and microwave-frequency integrated circuits?
How can the electrical properties of a semiconductor material be modified?
How can the electrical properties of a semiconductor material be modified?
What is the critical element for fabricating most electronic circuits?
What is the critical element for fabricating most electronic circuits?
What type of devices can be used for amplification, switching, and energy conversion?
What type of devices can be used for amplification, switching, and energy conversion?
