Physics Fundamentals Quiz
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Match the following scientific advances with their resulting developments:

Advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics = Television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons Advances in thermodynamics = Industrialization Advances in mechanics = Development of calculus Origin of the word 'physics' = Derived from the Greek φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')

Match the following ancient civilizations with their contributions to natural sciences:

Sumerians = Ancient astronomy Ancient Egyptians = Ancient astronomy Greek φύσις (phúsis) = Origin of the word 'physics' Latin physica ('study of nature') = Borrowing from Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')

Match the following developments with their corresponding modern-day impact:

Development of new products from advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics = Transformation of modern-day society Development of industrialization from advances in thermodynamics = Impact on society Inspiration for the development of calculus from advances in mechanics = Influence on mathematics Derivation of the word 'physics' from Greek and Latin terms = Etymological significance

Match the following subjects with their related fields:

<p>Electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics = Physics Thermodynamics = Industrial engineering Mechanics = Mathematics Astronomy = Natural sciences</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following technological developments with their corresponding applications:

<p>Television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons = Resulting from advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics Industrialization = Resulting from advances in thermodynamics Development of calculus = Resulting from inspiration from advances in mechanics Etymological significance of the word 'physics' = Derived from Greek and Latin terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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