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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Greek φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
- Latin term derived from Greek φύσις
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
- Latin physica ('study of nature')
Which scientific fields led directly to the development of television, computers, and domestic appliances?
Which scientific fields led directly to the development of television, computers, and domestic appliances?
- Mechanics and thermodynamics
- Solid-state physics and nuclear physics
- Electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics (correct)
- Thermodynamics and mechanics
Which ancient civilizations were involved in early astronomy?
Which ancient civilizations were involved in early astronomy?
- Sumerians and ancient Egyptians (correct)
- Sumerians and Greeks
- Sumerians and Romans
- Greeks and ancient Egyptians
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in mechanics inspire the development of?
What did advances in mechanics inspire the development of?
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Origin of 'physics'
Origin of 'physics'
Derived from Greek φυσική (phusikḗ), meaning 'natural science'.
Fields leading to modern technology
Fields leading to modern technology
Electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics led to developments in electronics.
Ancient civilizations in astronomy
Ancient civilizations in astronomy
Sumerians and ancient Egyptians made significant contributions to early astronomy.
Advances in thermodynamics
Advances in thermodynamics
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Inspiration from mechanics
Inspiration from mechanics
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