Fundamentals of Physics
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Which field directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?

  • Solid-state physics
  • Astronomy
  • Electromagnetism (correct)
  • Thermodynamics

    • What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Egyptian term for 'natural phenomena'
  • Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
  • Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
  • Sumerian term for 'science'

    • Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences before 3000 BCE?

  • Persians
  • Romans
  • Sumerians (correct)
  • Greeks

    • What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?

    <p>Development of industrialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field inspired the development of calculus?

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

    What is the relevance of past papers dated before May 2006 to the current Physics Aptitude Test (PAT)?

    <p>They are not relevant due to being based on an earlier syllabus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are solutions to past papers not generally provided?

    <p>Different methods for solving questions are allowed in the test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has the Access team created for the 2019 paper?

    <p>Unofficial sample solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is advised to get the greatest benefit from the past papers?

    <p>Don't look at the solutions too soon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are sample solutions presented with a disclaimer?

    <p>To emphasize that there are multiple valid ways to solve problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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