Physics Fundamentals Quiz
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What term is derived from the Greek word φύσις (phúsis) meaning 'origin, nature, property'?

  • Thermodynamics
  • Physics (correct)
  • Mechanics
  • Astronomy
  • Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?

  • Electromagnetism
  • Solid-state physics (correct)
  • Thermodynamics
  • Nuclear physics
  • Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of astronomy before 3000 BCE?

  • Ancient Egyptians
  • Romans
  • Sumerians (correct)
  • Greeks
  • Which branch of physics inspired the development of calculus?

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

    What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?

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

    In which year was the first Nobel Prize in Physics awarded?

    <p>1901</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Nobel Prizes did Alfred Nobel establish in his will?

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

    Where is the Nobel Prize in Physics presented annually?

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

    How many individuals have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics as of 2023?

    <p>224</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Nobel Prize is traditionally the first award presented in the Nobel Prize ceremony?

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