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

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

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

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

    • Which ancient science inspired the development of calculus?

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

    • What is one of the oldest natural sciences?

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

    Which branch of physics led to the development of industrialization?

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

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