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Physics Fundamentals Quiz

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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?

  • 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?

  • Geology
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Astronomy (correct)

    • What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?

    <p>Development of industrialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient civilizations are mentioned in the text as dating before 3000 BCE?

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

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