Introduction to Physics
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Introduction to Physics

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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Greek physica ('study of nature'), borrowing from Latin φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
  • Latin term derived from Sumerian φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
  • Sumerian term derived from ancient Egyptian φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
  • Latin physica ('study of nature'), borrowing from Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)

    • What directly resulted from advances in solid-state physics?

  • Development of industrialization
  • Transformation of modern-day society
  • Inspiration for the development of calculus
  • Development of computers (correct)

    • What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?

  • Development of industrialization (correct)
  • Inspiration for the development of calculus
  • Transformation of modern-day society
  • Development of television

    • What is one of the oldest natural sciences?

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

    What did advances in nuclear physics lead to?

    <p>Development of nuclear weapons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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