5 Questions
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
Greek φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
Which ancient civilization had a predictive knowledge and a basic awareness of the motions of the Sun, Moon, and stars?
Sumerians
Which period saw the origins of natural philosophy in Greece?
Archaic period (650 BCE – 480 BCE)
Who created an important compilation of Archimedes' works in the sixth century?
Isidore of Miletus
Which field of learning continued to advance in the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the fifth century?
Physics
Explore the fundamental concepts of physics, including matter, motion, energy, and force, as well as the study of the behavior of the universe. Learn about the role of physicists in understanding the natural world and the historical significance of physics as an academic discipline.
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