Physics: The Study of Matter and Energy
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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?

  • Latin physis ('physical'), derived from Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
  • Latin physicus ('natural'), derived from Greek φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
  • Latin physica ('study of nature'), derived from Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
  • Latin physiologia ('study of natural things'), derived from Greek φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')

    • Which field directly contributed to the development of television and computers?

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

    • What ancient science inspired the development of calculus?

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

    • Which early civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?

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

    What led to the development of industrialization?

    <p>Advances in thermodynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unifying theme in the field of biology?

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

    What do biologists study at multiple levels of organization?

    <p>From molecular biology to the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of energy processing in life?

    <p>It allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What encodes hereditary information in organisms?

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

    What is the study of life called?

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

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