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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
The word physics comes from the Latin physica ('study of nature'), which itself is a borrowing of the Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science').
How did advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics impact modern society?
How did advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics impact modern society?
They led directly to the development of new products such as television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons, which dramatically transformed modern-day society.
What role did advances in thermodynamics play in history?
What role did advances in thermodynamics play in history?
They led to the development of industrialization.
What impact did advances in mechanics have on mathematics?
What impact did advances in mechanics have on mathematics?
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Which ancient civilizations were involved in the study of astronomy?
Which ancient civilizations were involved in the study of astronomy?
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