Physics Fundamentals Quiz
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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?

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

    • 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?

    <p>φύσις (phúsis)</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

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