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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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What type of bond is characterized by the sharing of electrons?
What type of bond is characterized by the sharing of electrons?
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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