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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Egyptian term for 'study of the natural world'
- Sumerian term derived from early civilizations
- Latin physica ('study of nature')
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
Which field of physics directly led to the development of television, computers, and domestic appliances?
Which field of physics directly led to the development of television, computers, and domestic appliances?
- Solid-state physics
- Electromagnetism (correct)
- Thermodynamics
- Nuclear physics
What ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge in natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
What ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge in natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
- Sumerians (correct)
- Romans
- Ancient Egyptians
- Greeks
What is the study of nature and natural sciences called in Greek?
What is the study of nature and natural sciences called in Greek?
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Which field of physics inspired the development of calculus?
Which field of physics inspired the development of calculus?
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