Physics Fundamentals Quiz

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What led directly to the development of new products like television and computers?

  • Understanding of ancient astronomy
  • Advances in mechanics
  • Advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics (correct)
  • Advances in thermodynamics

What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
  • Babylonian term for 'natural sciences'
  • Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
  • Latin term derived from Greek φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')

Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?

  • Ancient Greeks
  • Vikings
  • Romans
  • Sumerians (correct)

What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?

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

What inspired the development of calculus?

<p>Advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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