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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Latin physica ('study of nature')
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
- Sumerian word for 'nature'
- Ancient Egyptian term for 'natural science'
Which branch of physics led to the development of television and computers?
Which branch of physics led to the development of television and computers?
- Thermodynamics
- Nuclear physics
- Electromagnetism (correct)
- Solid-state physics
What did advances in mechanics inspire the development of?
What did advances in mechanics inspire the development of?
- Calculus (correct)
- Domestic appliances
- Nuclear weapons
- Industrialization
Which natural science is considered one of the oldest?
Which natural science is considered one of the oldest?
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What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
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