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What was the direct result of advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics?
What was the direct result of advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics?
- Development of television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons (correct)
- Development of industrialization
- Transformation of ancient astronomy
- Inspiration for the development of calculus
Which natural science is noted as one of the oldest?
Which natural science is noted as one of the oldest?
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Biology
- Astronomy (correct)
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Sumerians and ancient Egyptians
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
- Latin physica ('study of nature')
- φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
What led to the development of industrialization?
What led to the development of industrialization?
What was inspired by advances in mechanics?
What was inspired by advances in mechanics?
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