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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?

Sumerians Signup and view all the answers

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

Television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons Signup and view all the answers

What is kinematics?

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

How does a kinematics problem begin?

By describing the geometry of the system and declaring initial conditions Signup and view all the answers

In which fields is kinematics commonly used?

Astrophysics, mechanical engineering, robotics, and biomechanics Signup and view all the answers

What are geometric transformations used for in kinematics?

To describe the movement of components in a mechanical system Signup and view all the answers

What is kinematic analysis?

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