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What directly led to the development of television and computers?
What directly led to the development of television and computers?
- Advances in electromagnetism and solid-state physics (correct)
- Advances in thermodynamics
- Advances in ancient astronomy
- Advances in nuclear physics
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Egyptian term for 'study of nature'
- Sumerian term for 'natural science'
- Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
- Advances in mechanics (correct)
- Advances in nuclear physics
- Advances in thermodynamics
- Advances in solid-state physics
Which natural science is considered one of the oldest?
Which natural science is considered one of the oldest?
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What led to the development of industrialization?
What led to the development of industrialization?
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What is the basis of diodes, transistors, and most modern electronics?
What is the basis of diodes, transistors, and most modern electronics?
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Which material is the second-most common semiconductor and is used in laser diodes, solar cells, and microwave-frequency integrated circuits?
Which material is the second-most common semiconductor and is used in laser diodes, solar cells, and microwave-frequency integrated circuits?
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How can the electrical properties of a semiconductor material be modified?
How can the electrical properties of a semiconductor material be modified?
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What characteristic distinguishes semiconductor devices from insulators and conductors?
What characteristic distinguishes semiconductor devices from insulators and conductors?
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What happens to the resistivity of a semiconductor as its temperature rises?
What happens to the resistivity of a semiconductor as its temperature rises?
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