Physics Fundamentals Quiz
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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Latin term derived from φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
  • Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
  • Greek term derived from φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
  • Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
  • What did advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics directly lead to?

  • Development of new products like television and computers (correct)
  • Inspiration for the development of calculus
  • Development of industrialization
  • Development of ancient astronomy
  • Which natural science is considered one of the oldest?

  • Thermodynamics
  • Astronomy (correct)
  • Mechanics
  • Solid-state physics
  • What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?

    <p>Development of industrialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did advances in mechanics inspire the development of?

    <p>Calculus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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