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Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
- Solid-state physics (correct)
- Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Electromagnetism
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Greek φύσις
- Latin physica
- Latin phusikḗ
- Greek φυσική (correct)
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?
- Greeks
- Romans
- Ancient Egyptians
- Sumerians (correct)
Which field of study directly contributed to the development of industrialization?
Which field of study directly contributed to the development of industrialization?
Which branch of physics inspired the development of calculus?
Which branch of physics inspired the development of calculus?