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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Greek word for 'origin, nature, property'
- Latin word for 'study of nature'
- Sumerian word for 'physical phenomenon'
- Greek word for 'natural science' (correct)
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
- Solid-state physics
- Nuclear physics
- Electromagnetism
- Mechanics (correct)
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
- Development of industrialization (correct)
- Development of domestic appliances
- Development of nuclear weapons
- Development of television
Which natural science is considered one of the oldest?
Which natural science is considered one of the oldest?
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Which ancient civilizations are mentioned as early practitioners of natural sciences?
Which ancient civilizations are mentioned as early practitioners of natural sciences?
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