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Which field directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
Which field directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
- Astronomy
- Thermodynamics
- Mechanics
- Electromagnetism (correct)
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Greek φύσις
- Ancient Egyptian term for science
- Latin physica (correct)
- Sumerian term for nature
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?
- Vikings
- Sumerians (correct)
- Romans
- Greeks
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
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Which field inspired the development of calculus?
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
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