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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Greek: φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
- Egyptian: unknown term
- Sumerian: unknown term
- Latin: physica ('study of nature')
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as contributing to early astronomy?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as contributing to early astronomy?
- Sumerians (correct)
- Romans
- Persians
- Greeks
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
- Solid-state physics
- Electromagnetism
- Mechanics (correct)
- Thermodynamics
What area of physics led to the development of industrialization?
What area of physics led to the development of industrialization?
Which area of physics led to the development of new products like television and computers?
Which area of physics led to the development of new products like television and computers?