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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'), a term derived from φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property').
How did advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics impact modern-day society?
How did advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics impact modern-day society?
These advances led directly to the development of new products that have dramatically transformed modern-day society, such as television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons.
What role did advances in thermodynamics play in history?
What role did advances in thermodynamics play in history?
Advances in thermodynamics led to the development of industrialization.
Which field of study inspired the development of calculus?
Which field of study inspired the development of calculus?
Which ancient civilizations were involved in the study of astronomy?
Which ancient civilizations were involved in the study of astronomy?
What is the most notable property of a magnet?
What is the most notable property of a magnet?
What is a permanent magnet?
What is a permanent magnet?
Name three ferromagnetic materials.
Name three ferromagnetic materials.
What are magnetically 'soft' materials?
What are magnetically 'soft' materials?
What are magnetically 'hard' materials?
What are magnetically 'hard' materials?
