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Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of calculus?
Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of calculus?
- Mechanics (correct)
- Solid-state physics
- Thermodynamics
- Electromagnetism
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Egyptian term for natural science
- Sumerian term for nature
- Latin physica
- Greek φυσική (correct)
Which ancient civilization is mentioned in relation to early astronomy?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned in relation to early astronomy?
- Romans
- Persians
- Sumerians (correct)
- Greeks
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
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What did advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics directly lead to?
What did advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics directly lead to?
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What type of bond results from the electrostatic force between oppositely charged ions?
What type of bond results from the electrostatic force between oppositely charged ions?
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What stabilizes the paired nuclei in a chemical bond according to quantum theory?
What stabilizes the paired nuclei in a chemical bond according to quantum theory?
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Which theory allows chemists to predict the strength, directionality, and polarity of chemical bonds?
Which theory allows chemists to predict the strength, directionality, and polarity of chemical bonds?
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What type of bond is characterized by the sharing of electrons?
What type of bond is characterized by the sharing of electrons?
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What type of bond is considered a 'weak bond' or 'secondary bond'?
What type of bond is considered a 'weak bond' or 'secondary bond'?
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