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Introduction to Physics

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What led directly to the development of new products like television and computers?

  • Advances in mechanics
  • Advances in thermodynamics
  • Understanding of ancient astronomy
  • Advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics (correct)

    • What does the word 'physics' mean?

  • Study of weather patterns
  • Study of chemical reactions
  • Study of nature (correct)
  • Study of living organisms

    • What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Sumerian origin
  • Latin physica, borrowing from Greek φυσική (phusikḗ) (correct)
  • Ancient Egyptian origin
  • Babylonian origin

    • Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?

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

    What is one field that advances in mechanics inspired the development of?

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

    What field directly led to the development of new products like television, computers, and nuclear weapons?

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

    From which ancient civilization do we have knowledge of natural sciences dating before 3000 BCE?

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

    What term is derived from the Greek φύσις meaning 'origin, nature, property'?

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

    Which field inspired the development of calculus?

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

    Which area of study led to the development of industrialization?

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

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