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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)
- Latin physica ('study of nature')
- Ancient Egyptian term for origin of nature
- Sumerian term for natural science
Which field led to the development of calculus?
Which field led to the development of calculus?
- Nuclear physics
- Electromagnetism
- Solid-state physics
- Mechanics (correct)
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
- Development of television
- Industrialization (correct)
- Study of nature
- Development of nuclear weapons
Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of new products like television and computers?
Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of new products like television and computers?
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What is one of the oldest natural sciences according to the text?
What is one of the oldest natural sciences according to the text?
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