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What did Lagrange help to develop in the 19th century?

  • Mathematical physics

  • Quantum mechanics

  • Biotechnology

  • Astrophysics

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Mathematical physics, a field that combines mathematical principles with physical concepts, was significantly advanced by the contributions of Joseph-Louis Lagrange in the 18th century, not the 19th century. Lagrange's work laid the groundwork for the development of analytical mechanics, which uses mathematical equations to describe the motion of physical systems.
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