Physics Fundamentals Quiz
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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Greek study of electromagnetism and solid-state physics
  • Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
  • Latin physica ('study of nature')
  • Latin term derived from φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')

    • What directly led to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?

  • Advances in thermodynamics
  • Advances in mechanics
  • Advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics (correct)
  • Advances in ancient astronomy

    • Which field inspired the development of calculus?

  • Advances in mechanics (correct)
  • Advances in ancient astronomy
  • Advances in thermodynamics
  • Advances in electromagnetism

    • What is one of the oldest natural sciences?

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

    What led to the development of industrialization?

    <p>Advances in thermodynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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