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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?
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?
They led to the development of industrialization.
What impact did advances in mechanics have on mathematics?
They inspired the development of calculus.
Which ancient civilizations were involved in the study of astronomy?
Sumerians, ancient Egyptians
Test your knowledge of the fundamental natural science of matter, its constituents, motion, behavior through space and time, and related entities of energy and force. Explore the study of how the universe behaves and the work of physicists in this oldest academic discipline.
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