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Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
- Solid-state physics (correct)
- Nuclear physics
- Electromagnetism
- Thermodynamics
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Ancient Egyptian term for natural science
- Sumerian term for nature
- Greek φυσική (correct)
- Latin physica
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?
- Romans
- Persians
- Sumerians (correct)
- Greeks
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
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Which branch of physics inspired the development of calculus?
Which branch of physics inspired the development of calculus?
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