Physics Basics Quiz
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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Greek physikós ('related to nature'), borrowing from Latin physica ('study of natural phenomena')
  • Sumerian term derived from ancient Egyptian language
  • Latin physica ('study of nature'), borrowing from Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
  • Derived from the Sanskrit word for 'natural laws'

    • Which field directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?

  • Thermodynamics
  • Astronomy
  • Electromagnetism (correct)
  • Astrophysics

    • What inspired the development of calculus?

  • Advances in mechanics (correct)
  • Nuclear physics
  • Advances in thermodynamics
  • Solid-state physics

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

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

    What led to the development of industrialization?

    <p>Advances in thermodynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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