Introduction to Physics

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Questions and Answers

Which field of physics directly contributed to the development of television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons?

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

What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Latin physica
  • Greek phusikḗ (correct)
  • Greek φύσις
  • All of the above

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

  • Ancient Egyptians
  • Greeks
  • Sumerians (correct)
  • Romans

Which field of physics inspired the development of calculus?

<p>Mechanics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ancient science is referred to as one of the oldest natural sciences?

<p>Astronomy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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