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Physics Fundamentals Quiz
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Physics Fundamentals Quiz

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What led directly to the development of new products like television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons?

  • Advances in ancient astronomy
  • Advances in thermodynamics
  • Advances in mechanics
  • Advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics (correct)
  • What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Ancient Egyptians' term for natural science
  • Latin physica ('study of nature'), borrowing of the Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
  • Derived from φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
  • Sumerians' term for natural science
  • Which field of study led to the development of industrialization?

  • Electromagnetism
  • Nuclear physics
  • Solid-state physics
  • Thermodynamics (correct)
  • What inspired the development of calculus?

    <p>Advances in mechanics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is considered one of the oldest natural sciences?

    <p>Astronomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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