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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
- Sumerians and ancient Egyptians
- Latin physica ('study of nature')
- Derived from φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
Which scientific fields directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
Which scientific fields directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
- Thermodynamics and mechanics
- Electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics (correct)
- Astronomy and calculus
- Ancient civilizations
Which natural science is considered one of the oldest according to the text?
Which natural science is considered one of the oldest according to the text?
- Geology
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Astronomy (correct)
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
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Which ancient civilizations are mentioned in the text as dating before 3000 BCE?
Which ancient civilizations are mentioned in the text as dating before 3000 BCE?
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