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How is physics useful in geology and oce...

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

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Diffraction techniques helped to study the crystal structure of various rocks. Radioactivity is used to estimate the age of rocks, fossils and the age of the Earth. Geologists seek to understand physical process of rocks.
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