Physics Fundamentals Quiz

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Which branch of physics led directly to the development of television and computers?

  • Electromagnetism (correct)
  • Thermodynamics
  • Nuclear physics
  • Solid-state physics

What field of study is derived from the term φύσις (phúsis)?

  • Biology
  • Geology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics (correct)

What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

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

Which early civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?

<p>Sumerians (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the development of industrialization?

<p>Advances in thermodynamics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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