Physics Basics Quiz

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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?

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

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?

<p>Sumerians (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the development of industrialization?

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

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