5 Questions
Which fields of study have directly contributed to the development of modern-day products like television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
Electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics.
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
The word 'physics' comes from the Latin physica, which is a borrowing of the Greek φυσική (phusikḗ), meaning 'natural science'.
What is the meaning of the Greek term φύσις (phúsis)?
The Greek term φύσις (phúsis) means 'origin, nature, property'.
Which is considered one of the oldest natural sciences?
Astronomy.
Which early civilizations were involved in the study of astronomy dating before 3000 BCE?
Sumerians, ancient Egyptians.
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