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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?
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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?
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