Introduction to Physics

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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?

  • Chemistry
  • Geology
  • Biology
  • Astronomy (correct)

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?

<p>Advances in thermodynamics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was inspired by advances in mechanics?

<p>Development of calculus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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