Physics Fundamentals Quiz
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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Latin physica ('study of nature'), derived from Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
  • Greek physica ('study of nature'), derived from Arabic φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
  • Greek physica ('study of nature'), derived from Latin φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
  • Latin physica ('study of nature'), derived from Egyptian φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')

    • What directly resulted from advances in solid-state physics and nuclear physics?

  • Television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons (correct)
  • Telegraph, telephone, and radio
  • Steam engines, locomotives, and printing press
  • Automobiles, airplanes, and space shuttles

    • Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge related to natural sciences before 3000 BCE?

  • Sumerians (correct)
  • Persians
  • Romans
  • Greeks

    • What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?

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

    What inspired the development of calculus?

    <p>Advances in mechanics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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