Physics Fundamentals Quiz

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<p>Electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics = Development of television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons Thermodynamics = Development of industrialization Mechanics = Inspiration for the development of calculus Astronomy = One of the oldest natural sciences</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physics = Derived from the Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') Physica = Latin for 'study of nature' Phusikḗ = Derived from φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property') Phúsis = Greek term for 'origin, nature, property'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sumerians = Contributions to early astronomy Ancient Egyptians = Contributions to early astronomy Greeks = Contributions to early astronomy Romans = Contributions to early astronomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics = Study of nature Thermodynamics = Study of industrialization Mechanics = Study of calculus Astronomy = Study of ancient civilizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding of electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics = Transformation of modern-day society Advances in thermodynamics = Impact on industrialization Advances in mechanics = Influence on calculus development Ancient astronomy = One of the oldest natural sciences</p> Signup and view all the answers