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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Sumerian term
- Ancient Egyptian term
- Greek φυσική (correct)
- Latin physica
Which branch of physics inspired the development of calculus?
Which branch of physics inspired the development of calculus?
- Mechanics (correct)
- Nuclear physics
- Solid-state physics
- Electromagnetism
What is one of the oldest natural sciences?
What is one of the oldest natural sciences?
- Thermodynamics
- Nuclear physics
- Astronomy (correct)
- Solid-state physics
Which field of physics led to the development of industrialization?
Which field of physics led to the development of industrialization?
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What type of products have been transformed by advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics?
What type of products have been transformed by advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics?
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What is the etymological origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the etymological origin of the word 'physics'?
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Which ancient civilization dates back before 3000 BCE and contributed to the development of natural sciences?
Which ancient civilization dates back before 3000 BCE and contributed to the development of natural sciences?
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What field of physics directly inspired the development of new products like television and computers?
What field of physics directly inspired the development of new products like television and computers?
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Which term does 'φύσις' (phúsis) in Greek represent?
Which term does 'φύσις' (phúsis) in Greek represent?
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Which field of physics led to the development of industrialization?
Which field of physics led to the development of industrialization?
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