Physics Basics Quiz

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What led directly to the development of new products like television and computers?

  • Advances in mechanics
  • Advances in ancient astronomy
  • Advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics (correct)
  • Advances in thermodynamics

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

  • Vikings
  • Greeks
  • Sumerians (correct)
  • Romans

Where does the word 'physics' come from?

  • Greek origin φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
  • Sumerian language
  • Latin physica ('study of nature'), borrowed from Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
  • Ancient Egyptian language

What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?

<p>The development of industrialization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field inspired the development of calculus?

<p>Advances in mechanics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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