Physics: The Study of Matter and Energy
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Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?

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

    • What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Latin physica ('study of nature')
  • Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
  • Derived from φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
  • Sumerian term for natural science

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

  • Sumerians (correct)
  • Greeks
  • Romans
  • Ancient Egyptians

    • What did advances in thermodynamics contribute to?

    <p>Development of industrialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of physics inspired the development of calculus?

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

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