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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Sumerian term for 'origin, nature, property'
- Ancient Egyptian term for 'natural science'
- Latin physica ('study of nature')
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
Which branch of physics led to the development of industrialization?
Which branch of physics led to the development of industrialization?
- Solid-state physics
- Nuclear physics
- Electromagnetism
- Thermodynamics (correct)
What did advances in mechanics inspire the development of?
What did advances in mechanics inspire the development of?
- Computers
- Domestic appliances
- Calculus (correct)
- Television
What ancient civilizations are mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?
What ancient civilizations are mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?
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Which natural science is one of the oldest?
Which natural science is one of the oldest?
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