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What did advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics directly lead to?
What did advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics directly lead to?
- Development of ancient astronomy
- Development of new products like television and computers (correct)
- Development of calculus
- Development of industrialization
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
- Egyptian term for 'natural science'
- Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
- Sumerian term for 'study of nature'
Which early civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?
Which early civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?
- Sumerians (correct)
- Greeks
- Vikings
- Romans
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
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What is astronomy considered as?
What is astronomy considered as?
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