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What are some examples of products that have been developed due to advances in physics?
What are some examples of products that have been developed due to advances in physics?
Television, computers, domestic appliances, and nuclear weapons
What is the etymological origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the etymological 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 were involved in the study of astronomy?
Which ancient civilizations were involved in the study of astronomy?
Sumerians, ancient Egyptians
How did advances in thermodynamics influence industrialization?
How did advances in thermodynamics influence industrialization?
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What are some branches of physics mentioned in the text?
What are some branches of physics mentioned in the text?
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