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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Sumerian term for 'natural science'
- Egyptian term for 'study of nature'
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
- Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
Which field of physics led to the development of calculus?
Which field of physics led to the development of calculus?
- Thermodynamics
- Mechanics (correct)
- Electromagnetism
- Solid-state physics
What did advances in solid-state physics lead to?
What did advances in solid-state physics lead to?
- Development of industrialization
- Development of calculus
- Development of nuclear weapons
- Development of new products like computers (correct)
Which ancient civilization is mentioned in relation to early astronomy?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned in relation to early astronomy?
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What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
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