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From which language does the word 'physics' originate?
The word 'physics' comes from the Latin physica, which is a borrowing of the Greek φυσική (phusikḗ).
What are some products that have been developed as a result of advances in physics?
Television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons are some products that have been developed as a result of advances in physics.
What is the term derived from φύσις (phúsis)?
The term derived from φύσις (phúsis) is 'natural science' (phusikḗ).
Which natural sciences is one of the oldest according to the text?
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Which early civilizations are mentioned in the text as contributors to early astronomy?
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