Physics Basics Quiz

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Which field of physics led to the development of television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons?

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

What natural science is astronomy considered to be?

  • Geology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics (correct)
  • Biology

What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Latin physica ('study of nature')
  • Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
  • Sumerian language
  • Ancient Egyptian language

Which ancient civilizations are mentioned as having early knowledge of natural sciences?

<p>Sumerians and ancient Egyptians (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?

<p>Development of industrialization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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