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PHYSICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The term Physics came from the Greek word ____ which means “knowledge of nature”
A
phýsis
B
physikḗ
C
cella
D
atomos
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The word physics is derived from a Greek word (Physica), meaning “nature". Physics can also be defined as a natural science that studies matter, its motion and behavior through space and time, and the related entities of energy and force.

Detailed explanation-2: -word-forming element meaning “physical, physically; natural, ‘’ from Latinized form of Greek physikos “natural, physical, pertaining to nature” (from PIE root *bheue-“to be, exist, grow"). Compare physic.

Detailed explanation-3: -The word “physics” comes from Ancient Greek: (), romanized: physikḗ (epistḗmē), meaning “knowledge of nature".

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