Fundamentals of Physics Quiz
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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Ancient Egyptian term for natural science
  • Latin physica (correct)
  • Sumerian term for science
  • Greek φύσις

    • What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?

  • Development of calculus
  • Development of nuclear weapons
  • Development of domestic appliances
  • Development of industrialization (correct)

    • Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having an early understanding of natural sciences?

  • Greeks
  • Ancient Egyptians
  • Sumerians (correct)
  • Romans

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

    <p>Solid-state physics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the oldest natural sciences mentioned in the text?

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

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