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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
- Ancient Egyptian term for natural science
- Greek φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
- Sumerian term for natural science
Which field of physics led to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
Which field of physics led to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
- Electromagnetism
- Thermodynamics
- Nuclear physics (correct)
- Solid-state physics
What is one of the oldest natural sciences mentioned in the text?
What is one of the oldest natural sciences mentioned in the text?
- Geology
- Astronomy (correct)
- Chemistry
- Biology
Which ancient civilization is mentioned in relation to early astronomy?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned in relation to early astronomy?
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What is the term derived from φύσις (phúsis) in Greek?
What is the term derived from φύσις (phúsis) in Greek?
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