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How is physics useful in geology and oceanogrpahy? (or) Describe the relation of Physics with geology.

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(i)Diffraction techniques helps to study the crystal structure of various rocks.
(ii) Radioactivity is used to estimate the age of rocks, fossils and the age of the Earth.
(iii) Oceanographers seek to understand the physical and chemical processes of the oceans. They measure parameters such as temperature, salinity, current sped, gas fluxes, chemical components.
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