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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Sumerian term for 'origin, nature, property'
- Ancient Egyptian term for 'natural science'
- Latin physica ('study of nature')
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
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?
- Thermodynamics
- Nuclear physics
- Electromagnetism (correct)
- Solid-state physics
What ancient civilization is mentioned as dating before 3000 BCE in relation to early astronomy?
What ancient civilization is mentioned as dating before 3000 BCE in relation to early astronomy?
- Ancient Egyptians
- Greeks
- Romans
- Sumerians (correct)
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
What led to the development of industrialization?
What led to the development of industrialization?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as dating before 3000 BCE in relation to early astronomy?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as dating before 3000 BCE in relation to early astronomy?
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?
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
What led to the development of industrialization?
What led to the development of industrialization?
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