Introduction to Physics
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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Greek φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
  • Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
  • Sumerian term for 'natural science'
  • Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)

    • What directly led to the development of television and computers?

  • Advances in mechanics and calculus
  • Advances in thermodynamics and nuclear physics
  • Advances in ancient astronomy
  • Advances in electromagnetism and solid-state physics (correct)

    • What is one of the oldest natural sciences?

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

    • Which field inspired the development of calculus?

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    What led to the development of industrialization?

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