Physics Basics Quiz

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Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of industrialization?

  • Solid-state physics
  • Nuclear physics
  • Thermodynamics (correct)
  • Electromagnetism

What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Latin physica ('study of nature')
  • Greek φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
  • Latin borrowing of Greek term (correct)
  • Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')

Which field of physics inspired the development of calculus?

  • Electromagnetism
  • Nuclear physics
  • Mechanics (correct)
  • Solid-state physics

Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?

<p>Sumerians (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major products are directly attributed to advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics?

<p>Television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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