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