Physics Basics Quiz
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Physics Basics Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What led directly to the development of new products like television and computers?

  • Advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics (correct)
  • Advances in ancient astronomy
  • Advances in thermodynamics
  • Advances in mechanics
  • What inspired the development of calculus?

  • Advances in mechanics (correct)
  • Advances in thermodynamics
  • Advances in ancient astronomy
  • Advances in electromagnetism
  • What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
  • Sumerians' language
  • Ancient Egyptians' language
  • Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
  • Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?

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

    What is one of the oldest natural sciences mentioned in the text?

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

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