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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 are some examples of products that have been developed due to advances in physics?
Television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons are examples of products developed due to advances in physics.
Which natural science is considered one of the oldest?
Astronomy is considered one of the oldest natural sciences.
What is the significance of advances in electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics?
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What was inspired by advances in mechanics?
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