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Physics: The Fundamental Science

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

Advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics (correct)

Advances in mechanics

Advances in ancient astronomy

Advances in thermodynamics

What inspired the development of calculus?

Advances in electromagnetism

Advances in mechanics (correct)

Advances in ancient astronomy

Advances in thermodynamics

What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

Greek φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')

Borrowing from ancient Egyptians

Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)

Derived from solid-state physics

Which field led to the development of industrialization?

Thermodynamics Signup and view all the answers

Which natural science is considered one of the oldest?

Astronomy Signup and view all the answers

Which orbitals combine to form sp3 hybrid orbitals in a carbon atom?

One s orbital and three p orbitals Signup and view all the answers

What did Linus Pauling first develop the hybridisation theory to explain?

The structure of simple molecules such as methane using atomic orbitals Signup and view all the answers

What is the bond angle around a carbon atom in a tetrahedral arrangement?

$109.5°$ Signup and view all the answers

What type of bonds does methane (CH4) have?

Four C-H bonds of equivalent strength Signup and view all the answers

How are hybrid orbitals disposed in space?

Symmetrically Signup and view all the answers