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Which field of study led to the development of television, computers, and domestic appliances?
Which field of study led to the development of television, computers, and domestic appliances?
- Solid-state physics
- Thermodynamics
- Electromagnetism (correct)
- Nuclear physics
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
- Industrialization (correct)
- Development of calculus
- Astronomy
- Nuclear weapons
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
- Sumerians
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
- ancient Egyptians
Which natural science is considered one of the oldest?
Which natural science is considered one of the oldest?
Who are early civilizations dating before 3000 BCE mentioned in the text?
Who are early civilizations dating before 3000 BCE mentioned in the text?