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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Ancient Egyptian word for natural science
- Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
- Greek φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
- Sumerian term for natural science
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
- Thermodynamics
- Mechanics (correct)
- Electromagnetism
- Solid-state physics
What led to the development of industrialization?
What led to the development of industrialization?
- Advances in solid-state physics
- Advances in electromagnetism
- Advances in thermodynamics (correct)
- Advances in nuclear physics
Which scientific understanding directly led to the development of television and computers?
Which scientific understanding directly led to the development of television and computers?
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Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences dating before 3000 BCE?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences dating before 3000 BCE?
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