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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Egyptian term for study of nature
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
- Sumerian term for natural science
- Latin physica ('study of nature')
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
Which field inspired the development of calculus?
- Electromagnetism
- Solid-state physics
- Thermodynamics
- Mechanics (correct)
What led to the development of industrialization?
What led to the development of industrialization?
- Advances in thermodynamics (correct)
- Nuclear physics
- Solid-state physics
- Understanding of electromagnetism
Which understanding directly led to the development of products like television and computers?
Which understanding directly led to the development of products like television and computers?
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Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge in natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge in natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
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