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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Latin term derived from φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
- Borrowing from ancient Egyptian language
- Latin physica ('study of nature')
Which scientific advances directly led to the development of television and computers?
Which scientific advances directly led to the development of television and computers?
- Mechanics and calculus
- Electromagnetism and solid-state physics (correct)
- Advances in ancient astronomy
- Nuclear physics and thermodynamics
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
- Creation of domestic appliances
- Transformation of modern-day society
- Development of industrialization (correct)
- Development of nuclear weapons
Which ancient civilizations are mentioned as early practitioners of astronomy?
Which ancient civilizations are mentioned as early practitioners of astronomy?
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What did advances in mechanics inspire the development of?
What did advances in mechanics inspire the development of?
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