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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
- Sumerian term for 'study of natural phenomena'
- Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
- Greek φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
Which scientific advancements directly led to the development of television and computers?
Which scientific advancements directly led to the development of television and computers?
- Solid-state physics and thermodynamics
- Mechanics and calculus
- Electromagnetism and solid-state physics (correct)
- Nuclear physics and thermodynamics
What ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge in natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
What ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge in natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
- Babylonians
- Romans
- Ancient Greeks
- Sumerians (correct)
Which field of study led to the development of industrialization?
Which field of study led to the development of industrialization?
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What inspired the development of calculus?
What inspired the development of calculus?
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