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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
- Ancient Egyptian term for 'natural science'
- Sumerian term for 'origin, nature, property'
- Latin physica ('study of nature')
Which branch of physics led to the development of industrialization?
Which branch of physics led to the development of industrialization?
- Nuclear physics
- Solid-state physics
- Electromagnetism
- Thermodynamics (correct)
What did advances in the understanding of electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics lead to?
What did advances in the understanding of electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics lead to?
- Industrialization and calculus
- Domestic appliances and nuclear weapons
- Television and computers
- New products that transformed modern-day society (correct)
Which natural science is considered one of the oldest?
Which natural science is considered one of the oldest?
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Which early civilization is known for its contributions to ancient astronomy?
Which early civilization is known for its contributions to ancient astronomy?
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