Physics Fundamentals Quiz

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What led directly to the development of new products such as television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons?

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

What does the word 'physics' come from?

  • Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
  • Egyptian term for natural science
  • Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
  • Sumerian term for natural science

Which field inspired the development of calculus?

  • Advances in mechanics (correct)
  • Advances in solid-state physics
  • Advances in electromagnetism
  • Advances in ancient astronomy

What led to the development of industrialization?

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

Which is one of the oldest natural sciences?

<p>Astronomy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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