Physics: The Study of Matter and Energy
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What does the word 'physics' come from?

  • Sumerian term for 'study of natural phenomena'
  • Egyptian term for 'origin of nature'
  • Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
  • Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')

    • Which field inspired the development of calculus?

  • Electromagnetism
  • Mechanics (correct)
  • Thermodynamics
  • Solid-state physics

    • What led to the development of industrialization?

  • Advances in thermodynamics (correct)
  • Understanding of electromagnetism
  • Solid-state physics
  • Nuclear physics

    • Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences before 3000 BCE?

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

    What are some products directly resulting from advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics?

    <p>Television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is kinematics?

    <p>A subfield of physics that describes motion without considering the forces causing it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a kinematics problem begin?

    <p>By describing the geometry of the system and declaring initial conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which fields is kinematics commonly used?

    <p>Astrophysics, mechanical engineering, robotics, and biomechanics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are geometric transformations used for in kinematics?

    <p>To describe the movement of components in a mechanical system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is kinematic analysis?

    <p>The process of measuring kinematic quantities used to describe motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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