Physics Fundamentals Quiz
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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Derived from the French word 'physique'
  • An ancient Egyptian term meaning 'study of natural phenomena'
  • Latin physica ('study of nature'), which is a borrowing of the Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
  • A term coined by Isaac Newton

    • Which field inspired the development of calculus?

  • Mechanics (correct)
  • Electromagnetism
  • Thermodynamics
  • Solid-state physics

    • What led to the development of industrialization?

  • Solid-state physics
  • Nuclear physics
  • Advances in thermodynamics (correct)
  • Understanding of electromagnetism

    • Which advancements directly contributed to the development of television and computers?

    <p>Understanding of electromagnetism and solid-state physics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field did not lead directly to the development of new products that transformed modern-day society?

    <p>Ancient astronomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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