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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Calculus (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sumerians (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Physica (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field inspired the development of calculus?

<p>Mechanics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area of study led to the development of industrialization?

<p>Thermodynamics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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