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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
- Greek φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
- Sumerian term for 'natural science'
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
- Nuclear physics
- Mechanics (correct)
- Solid-state physics
- Electromagnetism
What led to the development of industrialization?
What led to the development of industrialization?
- Advances in thermodynamics (correct)
- Advances in solid-state physics
- Advances in nuclear physics
- Advances in electromagnetism
Which ancient civilization is mentioned in relation to natural sciences?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned in relation to natural sciences?
What products were directly developed from advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics?
What products were directly developed from advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics?