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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Latin physica ('study of nature'), derived from the Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
- Latin for 'study of natural phenomena', derived from ancient Egyptian terminology
- Greek for 'study of energy', derived from Latin terminology
- Sanskrit for 'study of matter', derived from ancient Chinese terminology
Which field of physics directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and domestic appliances?
Which field of physics directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and domestic appliances?
- Electromagnetism (correct)
- Thermodynamics
- Solid-state physics
- Nuclear physics
What ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge in natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
What ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge in natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
- Greeks
- Persians
- Romans
- Sumerians (correct)
Which field of physics inspired the development of calculus?
Which field of physics inspired the development of calculus?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What is the electromagnetic field described by?
What is the electromagnetic field described by?
What is the speed at which the electromagnetic field propagates?
What is the speed at which the electromagnetic field propagates?
What are the two components that make up the electromagnetic field?
What are the two components that make up the electromagnetic field?
What describes the interaction of charges and currents with the electromagnetic field?
What describes the interaction of charges and currents with the electromagnetic field?
From a classical perspective, how is the electromagnetic field regarded?
From a classical perspective, how is the electromagnetic field regarded?
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