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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Sumerian term for 'study of nature'
- Latin physica, derived from Greek phusikḗ (correct)
- Borrowed from the Latin term for 'origin, nature, property'
- Ancient Egyptian term for 'natural science'
Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and domestic appliances?
Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and domestic appliances?
- Nuclear physics
- Thermodynamics
- Electromagnetism (correct)
- Solid-state physics
What natural science is one of the oldest and dates back to civilizations before 3000 BCE?
What natural science is one of the oldest and dates back to civilizations before 3000 BCE?
- Astronomy (correct)
- Nuclear physics
- Solid-state physics
- Thermodynamics
What led to the development of industrialization?
What led to the development of industrialization?
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Which area of physics inspired the development of calculus?
Which area of physics inspired the development of calculus?
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