Physics Fundamentals Quiz

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Which field directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?

Solid-state physics

Electromagnetism

Nuclear physics (correct)

Thermodynamics

Which ancient civilization is known for its advancements in astronomy?

Romans

Sumerians (correct)

Greeks

Ancient Egyptians

What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

Greek φυσική (correct)

Egyptian term for natural science

Sumerian term for nature

Latin physica

Which area of physics inspired the development of calculus?

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Which field of study led to the development of industrialization?

Thermodynamics Signup and view all the answers

What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?

Prehistory Signup and view all the answers

What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

Written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts Signup and view all the answers

How does history differ from myth?

History is supported by verifiable evidence Signup and view all the answers

What does history seek to describe, examine, question, and analyze?

Past events Signup and view all the answers

What term is used for stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources?

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Physics Fundamentals Quiz

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Which field directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?

Which ancient civilization is known for its advancements in astronomy?

What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

Which area of physics inspired the development of calculus?

Which field of study led to the development of industrialization?

What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?

What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

How does history differ from myth?

What does history seek to describe, examine, question, and analyze?

What term is used for stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources?

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