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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Derived from φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
- Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
- Sumerian term for natural science
Which field directly contributed to the development of television and computers?
Which field directly contributed to the development of television and computers?
- Electromagnetism
- Nuclear physics
- Thermodynamics
- Solid-state physics (correct)
What inspired the development of calculus?
What inspired the development of calculus?
- Solid-state physics
- Understanding of electromagnetism
- Advances in thermodynamics
- Advances in mechanics (correct)
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge related to natural sciences?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge related to natural sciences?
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What led to the development of industrialization?
What led to the development of industrialization?
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