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Which field of study directly contributed to the development of television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons?
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'?
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?
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?
Which field of study led to the development of industrialization?
What inspired the development of calculus?
What inspired the development of calculus?
In the context of quantum mechanics, what does classical theory refer to?
In the context of quantum mechanics, what does classical theory refer to?
What is the defining characteristic of classical field theories?
What is the defining characteristic of classical field theories?
What time period does classical physics most often refer to?
What time period does classical physics most often refer to?
In the context of general and special relativity, what do classical theories obey?
In the context of general and special relativity, what do classical theories obey?
Why are classical physical concepts often used in certain situations?
Why are classical physical concepts often used in certain situations?
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