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Which branch of physics led to the development of new products such as television and computers?
Electromagnetism
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
What is one of the oldest natural sciences mentioned in the text?
Astronomy
What is the term derived from φύσις (phúsis) that means 'origin, nature, property'?
Physics
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of early astronomy?
Sumerians
Test your knowledge of the fundamental scientific discipline that studies matter, energy, and the forces acting upon them. Explore the principles that explain the behavior of the universe and the motion of objects through space and time.
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