Physics Fundamentals Quiz
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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'?

  • 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?

  • Sumerians (correct)
  • Vikings
  • Romans
  • Greeks

    • What field inspired the development of calculus?

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    Which scientific breakthrough led to the development of industrialization?

    <p>Advances in thermodynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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