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Which field directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
Which field directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
- Thermodynamics
- Electromagnetism (correct)
- Astronomy
- Mechanics
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Sumerian term
- Latin physica (correct)
- Egyptian term
- Greek φυσική
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge in natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge in natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
- Sumerians (correct)
- Persians
- Greeks
- Romans
What field of study led to the development of industrialization?
What field of study led to the development of industrialization?
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
Which physicist's advancements directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
Which physicist's advancements directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
What term is derived from the Greek word φύσις (phúsis), meaning 'origin, nature, property'?
What term is derived from the Greek word φύσις (phúsis), meaning 'origin, nature, property'?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge in natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge in natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
Which field of study inspired the development of calculus?
Which field of study inspired the development of calculus?
Which advancements led directly to the development of industrialization?
Which advancements led directly to the development of industrialization?
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