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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Ancient Egyptian word
- Sumerian term
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ) (correct)
- Latin physica
Which field of physics led to the development of industrialization?
Which field of physics led to the development of industrialization?
- Thermodynamics (correct)
- Electromagnetism
- Nuclear physics
- Solid-state physics
What did advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics lead to?
What did advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics lead to?
- Domestic appliances
- Computers
- Television
- Nuclear weapons (correct)
Which natural science is considered one of the oldest?
Which natural science is considered one of the oldest?
What is the term 'φύσις' (phúsis) derived from?
What is the term 'φύσις' (phúsis) derived from?