10 Questions
What term is derived from the Greek word φύσις (phúsis) meaning 'origin, nature, property'?
Physics
Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
Solid-state physics
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of astronomy before 3000 BCE?
Sumerians
Which branch of physics inspired the development of calculus?
Mechanics
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
Industrialization
In which year was the first Nobel Prize in Physics awarded?
1901
How many Nobel Prizes did Alfred Nobel establish in his will?
Five
Where is the Nobel Prize in Physics presented annually?
Stockholm
How many individuals have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics as of 2023?
224
Which Nobel Prize is traditionally the first award presented in the Nobel Prize ceremony?
Physics
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