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Which branch of physics directly contributed to the development of television, computers, and nuclear weapons?
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'?
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?
Which ancient science inspired the development of calculus?
- Mechanics (correct)
- Thermodynamics
- Electromagnetism
- Solid-state physics
What is one of the oldest natural sciences?
What is one of the oldest natural sciences?
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Which branch of physics led to the development of industrialization?
Which branch of physics led to the development of industrialization?
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