Introduction to Physics
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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Sumerian term for natural science
  • Greek φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
  • Ancient Egyptian word for natural science
  • Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)

    • What field inspired the development of calculus?

  • Nuclear physics
  • Mechanics (correct)
  • Solid-state physics
  • Thermodynamics

    • Which scientific understanding led to the development of television and computers?

  • Electromagnetism (correct)
  • Nuclear physics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Solid-state physics

    • What ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences before 3000 BCE?

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

    What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?

    <p>The development of industrialization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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