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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
- Egyptian term for origin of nature
- Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
- Sumerian term for natural science
Which field directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
Which field directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
- Solid-state physics
- Astronomy
- Thermodynamics
- Electromagnetism (correct)
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?
- Sumerians (correct)
- Romans
- Greeks
- Persians
What field led to the development of industrialization?
What field led to the development of industrialization?
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Which field inspired the development of calculus?
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
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