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Which field directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
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'?
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?
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?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
What is the relevance of past papers dated before May 2006 to the current Physics Aptitude Test (PAT)?
What is the relevance of past papers dated before May 2006 to the current Physics Aptitude Test (PAT)?
Why are solutions to past papers not generally provided?
Why are solutions to past papers not generally provided?
What has the Access team created for the 2019 paper?
What has the Access team created for the 2019 paper?
What is advised to get the greatest benefit from the past papers?
What is advised to get the greatest benefit from the past papers?
Why are sample solutions presented with a disclaimer?
Why are sample solutions presented with a disclaimer?
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