Physics Fundamentals Quiz
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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?

  • Solid-state physics
  • Electromagnetism (correct)
  • Thermodynamics
  • Mechanics

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?

<p>Sumerians (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is astronomy considered to be?

<p>One of the oldest natural sciences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of NCERT Books for Class 12 Physics?

<p>Teaching basic concepts for competitive exams (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the division of the two parts of Class 12 Physics in NCERT Books?

<p>Electricity and magnetism, wave optics and radiation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of NCERT Books for Class 12 Physics in CBSE schools?

<p>They are used by teachers for midterm and final exams (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do NCERT Books for Class 12 Physics include along with the study material?

<p>NCERT Solutions and Exemplar solutions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do most CBSE schools recommend for students studying Physics at Class 12 level?

<p>&quot;Study from NCERT Books for Class 12 Physics&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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