Introduction to Physics

The word 'physics' comes from the Latin physica ('study of nature'), which itself is a borrowing of the Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science').

Television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons are some products that have been developed as a result of advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics.

Astronomy is one of the oldest natural sciences.

<p>Early civilizations such as the Sumerians and ancient Egyptians are mentioned as having knowledge of astronomy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Advances in thermodynamics led to the development of industrialization.</p> Signup and view all the answers