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

  • Latin physica ('study of nature')
  • Latin φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
  • Sumerian term for 'study of nature'
  • Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)

    • Which field of physics led to the development of new products like television and computers?

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

    • What is one of the oldest natural sciences?

  • Geology
  • Chemistry
  • Astronomy (correct)
  • Biology

    • Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?

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

    Which field of physics inspired the development of calculus?

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

    What field of physics led directly to the development of new products like television, computers, and domestic appliances?

    <p>Nuclear physics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences in the text?

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

    What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

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

    Which field of physics inspired the development of calculus?

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

    What led to the development of industrialization?

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

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