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What led directly to the development of new products like television and computers?
What led directly to the development of new products like television and computers?
- Advances in thermodynamics
- Advances in ancient astronomy
- Advances in mechanics
- Advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics (correct)
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Greek φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
- Sumerian term for 'natural science'
- Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
- Romans
- Sumerians (correct)
- Vikings
- Ancient Greeks
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
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What inspired the development of calculus?
What inspired the development of calculus?
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