Physics Basics Quiz
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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?

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

    • 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?

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

    What is the term derived from φύσις (phúsis) in Greek?

    <p>'Natural science'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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