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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- A term coined during the industrial revolution
- From the Renaissance period
- Latin physica ('study of nature'), which is a borrowing of the Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
- Derived from early civilizations' language
What did advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics directly lead to?
What did advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics directly lead to?
- Development of new products like television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons (correct)
- Advancements in agriculture
- Enhancements in architectural designs
- Improvements in transportation systems
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?
- Sumerians (correct)
- Vikings
- Mayans
- Romans
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
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What inspired the development of calculus?
What inspired the development of calculus?
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