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What are some examples of products that have been developed as a result of advances in physics?
Television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons are some examples of products that have been developed as a result of advances in 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').
What is one of the oldest natural sciences?
Astronomy is one of the oldest natural sciences.
Which ancient civilizations are mentioned in relation to early astronomy?
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What are some developments that were inspired by advances in mechanics?
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