Physics Fundamentals Quiz
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Which field of study directly contributed to the development of television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons?

  • Solid-state physics
  • Astronomy
  • Thermodynamics
  • Electromagnetism (correct)
  • What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Egyptian term for 'origin, nature, property'
  • Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
  • Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
  • Sumerian term for 'natural science'
  • Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences before 3000 BCE?

  • Persians
  • Sumerians (correct)
  • Greeks
  • Romans
  • Which field of study led to the development of industrialization?

    <p>Thermodynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What inspired the development of calculus?

    <p>Advances in mechanics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of quantum mechanics, what does classical theory refer to?

    <p>Theories of physics that do not use the quantisation paradigm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of classical field theories?

    <p>They do not use quantum mechanics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What time period does classical physics most often refer to?

    <p>Pre-1900</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of general and special relativity, what do classical theories obey?

    <p>Galilean relativity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are classical physical concepts often used in certain situations?

    <p>Modern theories are unnecessarily complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

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