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

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

    • Which field directly led to the development of television, computers, and domestic appliances?

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

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

  • Ancient Egyptians
  • Greeks
  • Romans
  • Sumerians (correct)

    • What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?

    <p>Industrialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field inspired the development of calculus?

    <p>Mechanics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

    <p>Latin physica ('study of nature')</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences before 3000 BCE?

    <p>Ancient Egyptians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?

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

    Which field directly led to the development of television, computers, and domestic appliances?

    <p>Electromagnetism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field inspired the development of calculus?

    <p>Mechanics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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