Physics Fundamentals Quiz
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Which scientific fields directly contributed to the development of television and computers?

  • Thermodynamics and mechanics
  • Astronomy and calculus
  • Electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics (correct)
  • Ancient civilizations and industrialization

What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Term coined during the industrial revolution
  • Latin physica ('study of nature'), borrowed from Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
  • Sumerian term for 'natural science'
  • Derived from ancient Egyptian language

Which ancient civilizations are mentioned as early practitioners of natural sciences?

  • Vikings and Persians
  • Sumerians and ancient Egyptians (correct)
  • Greeks and Romans
  • Mayans and Aztecs

What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?

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Which scientific field inspired the development of calculus?

<p>Advances in mechanics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Physics is the study of nature, derived from the Greek term 'natural science'

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Astronomy is not considered one of the oldest natural sciences

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Sumerians and ancient Egyptians are mentioned as early practitioners of natural sciences

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Advances in mechanics did not inspire the development of calculus

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Advances in the understanding of electromagnetism did not lead directly to the development of new products such as television and computers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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