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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Greek φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
- Latin term derived from Greek φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
- Latin physica ('study of nature')
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
What led directly to the development of television and computers?
What led directly to the development of television and computers?
- Advances in nuclear physics
- Advances in ancient astronomy
- Advances in electromagnetism and solid-state physics (correct)
- Advances in thermodynamics
Which ancient civilizations are mentioned as early practitioners of astronomy?
Which ancient civilizations are mentioned as early practitioners of astronomy?
- Mayans and Aztecs
- Chinese and Indians
- Sumerians and ancient Egyptians (correct)
- Romans and Greeks
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
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What inspired the development of calculus?
What inspired the development of calculus?
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