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What are some products that have been developed as a result of advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics?
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
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 itself is a borrowing of the Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science'), a term derived from φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property')
Which ancient civilizations engaged in the study of astronomy?
Which ancient civilizations engaged in the study of astronomy?
Sumerians, ancient Egyptians
What is the significance of advances in thermodynamics?
What is the significance of advances in thermodynamics?
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How did advances in mechanics influence mathematical development?
How did advances in mechanics influence mathematical development?
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