Physics' comes from a ............ word meaning nature (A) Hindi (B) German (C) Greek (D) Sanskrit

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(C) Greek

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01

Analyze the options provided

On the provided list we have Hindi, German, Greek, and Sanskrit as options. Let's analyze each option individually to see if the word physics derives from any of these languages.
02

Investigate the Hindi option

Hindi is a language spoken primarily in India. While India has contributed to the field of physics, the word "Physics" does not have its linguistic roots in the Hindi language.
03

Investigate the German option

German is a language spoken primarily in Germany and Austria. Though the concepts and terminology in physics have surely evolved through scientists who spoke German, the word "Physics" does not have its roots in the German language.
04

Investigate the Greek option

Greek is a language spoken in Greece. The study of nature and the cosmos has a long tradition in ancient Greek culture. Many early scientific ideas and principles came from Ancient Greek philosophers, who used the word "Physis" (Φύσις) to describe the study of nature. This word eventually became the basis for "Physics" we know today.
05

Investigate the Sanskrit option

Sanskrit is an ancient Indian language. While Indian culture has contributed to several fields including mathematics and astronomy, the word "Physics" does not have its roots in the Sanskrit language.
06

Choose the correct answer

From our investigation in steps 2-5, it is clear that the word "Physics" has its roots in the Greek language. So, the correct answer is (C) Greek.

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