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What led directly to the development of new products like television and computers?
What led directly to the development of new products like television and computers?
- Advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics (correct)
- Advances in thermodynamics
- Advances in ancient astronomy
- Advances in mechanics
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Derived from φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
- Sumerian term for 'natural science'
- Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
- Advances in mechanics (correct)
- Advances in solid-state physics
- Advances in thermodynamics
- Advances in electromagnetism
Which ancient civilizations are mentioned as early astronomers?
Which ancient civilizations are mentioned as early astronomers?
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What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
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