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What did advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics lead to?
What did advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics lead to?
- Enhancement of musical instruments
- Advancements in ancient architecture
- Development of new products like television and computers (correct)
- Development of new agricultural techniques
Where does the word 'physics' come from?
Where does the word 'physics' come from?
- Latin and Greek origins related to the study of nature (correct)
- Sanskrit terminology for 'physical laws'
- Arabic roots signifying 'scientific exploration'
- Ancient Chinese characters meaning 'natural science'
What did advances in mechanics inspire the development of?
What did advances in mechanics inspire the development of?
- Philosophy
- Political science
- Calculus (correct)
- Linguistics
What is one of the oldest natural sciences?
What is one of the oldest natural sciences?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?