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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') (correct)
- Latin physica ('study of nature')
- Latin φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
- Greek physica ('study of nature')
Which field directly led to the development of television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons?
Which field directly led to the development of television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons?
- Electromagnetism
- Thermodynamics
- Solid-state physics
- Nuclear physics (correct)
What inspired the development of calculus?
What inspired the development of calculus?
- Solid-state physics
- Mechanics (correct)
- Thermodynamics
- Electromagnetism
Which is one of the oldest natural sciences?
Which is one of the oldest natural sciences?
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Which ancient civilization is known for its contributions to natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
Which ancient civilization is known for its contributions to natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
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