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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 is a borrowing of the Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science').
What are some examples of products that have been developed as a result of advancements in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics?
What are some examples of products that have been developed as a result of advancements in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics?
Television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons are examples of products developed from advancements in these fields.
What is one of the oldest natural sciences mentioned in the text?
What is one of the oldest natural sciences mentioned in the text?
Astronomy is mentioned as one of the oldest natural sciences.
What are some developments that were inspired by advances in thermodynamics and mechanics?
What are some developments that were inspired by advances in thermodynamics and mechanics?
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What is the term derived from φύσις (phúsis) and its meaning?
What is the term derived from φύσις (phúsis) and its meaning?
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