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Which scientific fields directly contributed to the development of television and computers?
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'?
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?
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?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
Which scientific field inspired the development of calculus?
Which scientific field inspired the development of calculus?
Physics is the study of nature, derived from the Greek term 'natural science'
Physics is the study of nature, derived from the Greek term 'natural science'
Astronomy is not considered one of the oldest natural sciences
Astronomy is not considered one of the oldest natural sciences
Sumerians and ancient Egyptians are mentioned as early practitioners of natural sciences
Sumerians and ancient Egyptians are mentioned as early practitioners of natural sciences
Advances in mechanics did not inspire the development of calculus
Advances in mechanics did not inspire the development of calculus
Advances in the understanding of electromagnetism did not lead directly to the development of new products such as television and computers
Advances in the understanding of electromagnetism did not lead directly to the development of new products such as television and computers
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