Physics Fundamentals Quiz
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What directly resulted from advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics?

  • Inspiration for the development of calculus
  • Advances in thermodynamics
  • Development of television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons (correct)
  • Development of industrialization

    • What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
  • Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
  • Greek borrowing of the Latin term physica
  • Latin borrowing of the Greek term φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')

    • Which ancient civilizations were involved in early astronomy?

  • Sumerians and ancient Egyptians (correct)
  • Mayans and Aztecs
  • Chinese and Indians
  • Greeks and Romans

    • What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?

    <p>Development of industrialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did advances in mechanics inspire?

    <p>The development of calculus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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