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What directly resulted from advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics?
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'?
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?
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?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
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What did advances in mechanics inspire?
What did advances in mechanics inspire?
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