Fundamentals of Physics

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Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of industrialization?

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

What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Latin term derived from Greek φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
  • Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
  • Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
  • Greek term derived from Latin physica

Which natural science is considered one of the oldest?

  • Chemistry
  • Geology
  • Astronomy (correct)
  • Biology

What field inspired the development of calculus?

<p>Mechanics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of television and computers?

<p>Electromagnetism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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