Physics Basics Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • Babylonians
  • Romans
  • Ancient Greeks
  • Sumerians (correct)

    • Which field of study led to the development of industrialization?

    <p>Thermodynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What inspired the development of calculus?

    <p>Advances in mechanics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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