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Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of industrialization?
Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of industrialization?
- Electromagnetism
- Thermodynamics (correct)
- Solid-state physics
- Nuclear physics
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')
- Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
- Sumerian term for 'natural science'
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having an early understanding of astronomy?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having an early understanding of astronomy?
- Greeks
- Sumerians (correct)
- Romans
- Ancient Egyptians
What field of physics inspired the development of calculus?
What field of physics inspired the development of calculus?
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Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of products like television and computers?
Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of products like television and computers?
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