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How did advances in thermodynamics contribute to societal development?
Advances in thermodynamics led to the development of industrialization
What are some products that have been developed as a result of advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics?
Television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons
Where does the word 'physics' originate from and what is its meaning?
The word 'physics' comes from the Latin physica ('study of nature'), which itself is a borrowing of the Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science'). It is a term derived from φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
What is the significance of astronomy in early civilizations?
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How did advances in mechanics influence the development of mathematics?
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