Einstein's Relativity vs. Hawking's Cosmological Theories
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According to the passage, which of the following statements best describes the relationship between Einstein's and Hawking's theories?

  • Hawking's theories supplement Einstein's theories and help reconcile them with quantum mechanics. (correct)
  • Hawking's theories contradict and invalidate Einstein's theories.
  • Einstein's theories are completely independent of Hawking's theories, and they address different aspects of the universe.
  • Hawking's theories are a direct extension of Einstein's theories, with no significant departures or additions.

    • Which of the following statements accurately describes Einstein's reluctance mentioned in the passage?

  • Einstein was reluctant to accept the probabilistic nature of quantum mechanics. (correct)
  • Einstein was reluctant to accept the interwoven nature of space and time.
  • Einstein was reluctant to accept the existence of black holes.
  • Einstein was reluctant to accept the bending of light by gravity.

    • According to the passage, what is the significance of Hawking's theory of Hawking radiation?

  • It reshaped the fabric of cosmology.
  • It upended traditional Newtonian physics.
  • It introduced quantum behavior to objects that Einstein's equations predicted to be eternal and unchanging. (correct)
  • It provided a macroscopic lens through which we view the universe.

    • Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between Einstein's equations and the bending of light by gravity?

    <p>Einstein's equations predicted the bending of light by gravity, which has been empirically verified.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what did Einstein's Special and General Theories of Relativity reveal?

    <p>They revealed that space and time are interwoven into a single continuum, affected by speed and mass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge that Hawking's theories present to Einstein's view of black holes?

    <p>They suggest that information within black holes is not lost to the universe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Hawking's no-boundary proposal regarding the origin of the universe?

    <p>It posits a condition where time behaves like space, negating the need for a singularity at the inception of the universe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Hawking's work relate to the quest for a unified theory of physics?

    <p>It offers a quantum mechanical framework that could one day lead to a unified theory of physics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary argument against Hawking's theories mentioned in the text?

    <p>They lack empirical evidence and experimental support, making them speculative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central message regarding the relationship between Hawking's theories and Einstein's work?

    <p>Hawking's theories are a natural progression, an audacious step forward in the quest to unlock the universe's deepest secrets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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