Physics: The Fundamental Science
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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

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

    • Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having contributed to the natural sciences before 3000 BCE?

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

    • What inspired the development of calculus?

  • Advances in thermodynamics
  • Advances in quantum physics
  • Advances in mechanics (correct)
  • Advances in electromagnetism

    • Which scientific fields directly contributed to the development of television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons?

    <p>Electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field led to the development of industrialization?

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

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