Physics Fundamentals Quiz
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Physics Fundamentals Quiz

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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Borrowing of the Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
  • Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
  • Latin term derived from φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
  • Latin physica ('study of nature')

    • What fields directly contributed to the development of television and computers?

  • Mechanics and nuclear physics
  • Electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics (correct)
  • Solid-state physics and thermodynamics
  • Thermodynamics and mechanics

    • What ancient science inspired the development of calculus?

  • Mechanics (correct)
  • Electromagnetism
  • Thermodynamics
  • Solid-state physics

    • Which field led to the development of industrialization?

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

    Which ancient civilizations were involved in early astronomy?

    <p>Sumerians and ancient Egyptians</p> Signup and view all the answers

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