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Physics Fundamentals Quiz
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Physics Fundamentals Quiz

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Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of industrialization?

  • Thermodynamics (correct)
  • Electromagnetism
  • Solid-state physics
  • Nuclear physics
  • What does the word 'physics' mean in Latin?

  • Origin, nature, property
  • Study of nature (correct)
  • Ancient astronomy
  • Natural science
  • Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences before 3000 BCE?

  • Romans
  • Sumerians (correct)
  • Greeks
  • Ancient Egyptians
  • What did advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics directly lead to the development of?

    <p>Television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the strength relationship between gravity and the strong interaction?

    <p>Gravity is approximately 1038 times weaker than the strong interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of physics inspired the development of calculus?

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

    At what scale does gravity have no significant influence?

    <p>Subatomic particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does gravity determine the motion of at the macroscopic scale?

    <p>Planets, stars, galaxies, and even light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process does gravity help to guide in plants?

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

    What caused the coalescence of the original gaseous matter in the universe to form stars and eventually galaxies?

    <p>Gravitational attraction between the matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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