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What major scientific breakthroughs led to the development of television, computers, and domestic appliances?
What major scientific breakthroughs led to the development of television, computers, and domestic appliances?
- Advances in astrology and alchemy
- Advances in literature and art
- Advances in electromagnetism and solid-state physics (correct)
- Advances in psychology and sociology
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Latin astronomy ('study of stars and planets')
- Latin physica ('study of nature')
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
- Greek φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of astronomy before 3000 BCE?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of astronomy before 3000 BCE?
- Sumerians (correct)
- Vikings
- Romans
- Greeks
What field inspired the development of calculus?
What field inspired the development of calculus?
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Which scientific breakthrough led to the development of industrialization?
Which scientific breakthrough led to the development of industrialization?
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