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Which scientific fields are mentioned as directly leading to the development of new products that transformed modern-day society?
Which scientific fields are mentioned as directly leading to the development of new products that transformed modern-day society?
- Thermodynamics and mechanics
- Astrology and alchemy
- Electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics (correct)
- Botany and zoology
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
- Ancient Egyptian term for 'natural sciences'
- Sumerian term for 'origin, nature, property'
- Latin physica ('study of nature')
Which ancient civilizations are mentioned as having early knowledge in natural sciences such as astronomy?
Which ancient civilizations are mentioned as having early knowledge in natural sciences such as astronomy?
- Vikings and Polynesians
- Ancient Greeks and Romans
- Sumerians and ancient Egyptians (correct)
- Mayans and Aztecs
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
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What is one of the oldest natural sciences mentioned in the text?
What is one of the oldest natural sciences mentioned in the text?
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