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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
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?
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?
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?
Which field of physics directly contributed to the development of television and computers?
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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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