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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Derived from Greek word for 'study of energy'
- Borrowed from Egyptian term for 'natural science'
- Latin physica ('study of nature'), borrowed from Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
- Derived from Latin word for 'study of natural phenomena'
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
- Development of nuclear weapons
- Development of industrialization (correct)
- Inspiration for the development of calculus
- Transformation of modern-day society
Which field of physics directly led to the development of television and computers?
Which field of physics directly led to the development of television and computers?
- Electromagnetism (correct)
- Nuclear physics
- Mechanics
- Solid-state physics
What is considered one of the oldest natural sciences?
What is considered one of the oldest natural sciences?
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Which ancient civilizations are mentioned as early practitioners of natural sciences?
Which ancient civilizations are mentioned as early practitioners of natural sciences?
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