Physics: The Study of Matter, Motion, and Energy
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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?

  • 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?

  • Sumerians (correct)
  • Persians
  • Romans
  • Greeks

    • Which field led to the development of nuclear weapons?

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    What did advances in mechanics inspire the development of?

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