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Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
- Mechanics
- Electromagnetism (correct)
- Thermodynamics
- Optics
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Egyptian term for 'study of nature'
- Sumerian term for 'natural science'
- Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge in natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge in natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
- Romans
- Sumerians (correct)
- Greeks
- Persians
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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