Physics: Fundamentals and History
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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
  • Ancient Egyptians' language
  • Latin physica ('study of nature')
  • Sumerians' language
  • Which fields of study directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and domestic appliances?

  • Thermodynamics and mechanics
  • Ancient civilizations' knowledge
  • Astronomy and calculus
  • Electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics (correct)
  • What is the significance of advances in thermodynamics?

  • Invention of television
  • Development of nuclear weapons
  • Development of industrialization (correct)
  • Contribution to ancient astronomy
  • Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge related to natural sciences?

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

    What is one of the oldest natural sciences according to the text?

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

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