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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Greek term meaning 'study of celestial bodies'
- Derived from ancient Egyptian term for 'study of natural phenomena'
- Latin physica ('study of nature'), borrowed from Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
- Sumerian term meaning 'study of matter and energy'
Which field directly contributed to the development of television and computers?
Which field directly contributed to the development of television and computers?
- Solid-state physics
- Electromagnetism (correct)
- Thermodynamics
- Mechanics
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
- The understanding of nuclear physics
- The invention of calculus
- The development of industrialization (correct)
- The creation of domestic appliances
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?
What is astronomy considered to be?
What is astronomy considered to be?
What is the primary focus of NCERT Books for Class 12 Physics?
What is the primary focus of NCERT Books for Class 12 Physics?
What is the division of the two parts of Class 12 Physics in NCERT Books?
What is the division of the two parts of Class 12 Physics in NCERT Books?
What is the significance of NCERT Books for Class 12 Physics in CBSE schools?
What is the significance of NCERT Books for Class 12 Physics in CBSE schools?
What do NCERT Books for Class 12 Physics include along with the study material?
What do NCERT Books for Class 12 Physics include along with the study material?
What do most CBSE schools recommend for students studying Physics at Class 12 level?
What do most CBSE schools recommend for students studying Physics at Class 12 level?