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Encyclopedias define physics as the science studying Nature, specifically its most basic and universal properties. The age of physics transcends two millennia: the term “Physics,” meaning “Nature” in Greek was introduced by Aristotle.
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(2007). Introduction: Physics and Cybernetics. In: Cybernetical Physics. Understanding Complex Systems. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-46277-4_1
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