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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')
- Sumerian term for 'natural science'
- Ancient Egyptian term for 'study of nature'
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
Which branch of physics inspired the development of calculus?
Which branch of physics inspired the development of calculus?
- Solid-state physics
- Mechanics (correct)
- Nuclear physics
- Electromagnetism
What advancements led to the development of new products like television and computers?
What advancements led to the development of new products like television and computers?
- Solid-state physics
- Nuclear physics
- Thermodynamics
- Electromagnetism (correct)
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?
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What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
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