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?

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

    Which natural science is considered one of the oldest?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>$109.5°$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bonds does methane (CH4) have?

    <p>Four C-H bonds of equivalent strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are hybrid orbitals disposed in space?

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

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