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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Sumerian term for natural science
- Latin physica
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ) (correct)
- Ancient Egyptian term for study of nature
Which field of physics directly contributed to the development of industrialization?
Which field of physics directly contributed to the development of industrialization?
- Solid-state physics
- Nuclear physics
- Electromagnetism
- Thermodynamics (correct)
Which ancient civilization is mentioned in relation to early knowledge of natural sciences?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned in relation to early knowledge of natural sciences?
- Romans
- Sumerians (correct)
- Greeks
- Chinese
What did advances in electromagnetism and solid-state physics lead to?
What did advances in electromagnetism and solid-state physics lead to?
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Which branch of physics inspired the development of calculus?
Which branch of physics inspired the development of calculus?
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