The word Science originates from the Latin verb Scientia meaning
  • to know
  • to see
  • to experience
  • to observe
Atomic and molecular phenomena are dealt with by
  • Newtonian Mechanics
  • fluid Mechanics
  • applied Mechanics
  • Quantum Mechanics
Wave picture of light failed to explain.
  • the photoelectric effect
  • polarization of light
  • diffraction of light
  • interference of light
Heliocentric theory proposed by Nicolas Copernicus was
  • replaced by circular orbits to fit the data better
  • replaced by elliptical orbits to fit the data better
  • replaced by elliptical orbits to fit the taste of new rulers of Italy
  • replaced by parabolic orbits to fit the data better
Just as a new experiment may suggest an alternative theoretical model, a theoretical advance may suggest what to look for in some for in some experiments. Which of the following experiments can be considered to support this claim?
  • Davisson and Germer Experiment
  • experimental discovery of positron
  • scattering of alpha particle or the gold foil experiment
  • Michelson Morley experiment
The scientific method is
  • a prescribed method for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge…
  • A procedure for proposing new hypothesis
  • a body of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge…
  • A method for proposing new theories.
A scientific theory
  • cannot be changed but can be reformulated
  • is fixed once and for all because it is logical
  • is changed to suit new fashion among scientists
  • can be revised if required to fit new phenomenon or data
Which of the following is a possible first step in applying the scientific method
  • Conducting tests
  • Formulating a hypothesis
  • Formulation of a
  • Building a theory
Which of the following is a possible final step in applying the scientific method
  • Formulating a hypothesis
  • Building a theory
  • Analysis of test results
  • Formulation of a
Physics is a
  • Applied Science
  • Mathematical Science
  • Engineering Science
  • Natural Science
Newtonian mechanics could not explain
  • fall of bodies on earth
  • Some of the most basic features of atomic phenomena.
  • movement of planets
  • flight of rockets
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