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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science') (correct)
- Sumerian term for natural science
- Ancient Egyptian term for study of nature
- Latin physica ('study of nature')
What led directly to the development of new products like television and computers?
What led directly to the development of new products like television and computers?
- Advances in thermodynamics
- Advances in nuclear physics
- Advances in electromagnetism (correct)
- Advances in solid-state physics
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences before 3000 BCE?
- Sumerians (correct)
- Persians
- Romans
- Greeks
Which field led to the development of nuclear weapons?
Which field led to the development of nuclear weapons?
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What did advances in mechanics inspire the development of?
What did advances in mechanics inspire the development of?
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