Fundamentals of Physics Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • Sumerians and ancient Egyptians (correct)
  • Sumerians and Greeks
  • Sumerians and Romans
  • Greeks and ancient Egyptians

    • What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?

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

    What did advances in mechanics inspire the development of?

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

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