10 Questions
Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons?
Solid-state physics
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
Sumerians
Which branch of physics inspired the development of calculus?
Mechanics
Which branch of physics led to the development of industrialization?
Thermodynamics
Which subdiscipline of mathematics is primarily concerned with the study of prime numbers and their properties?
Number theory
In modern mathematics, which entities are stipulated to have certain properties and are used as starting points in the development of theories?
Abstract objects with certain properties called axioms
Which area of mathematics involves the study of curves, surfaces, and their properties?
Geometry
What type of reasoning is primarily used in mathematics to prove properties of abstract objects?
Pure reason
Which area of mathematics is developed in close correlation with its applications in fields such as economics, biology, and social sciences?
Statistics
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