Exploring the Vast World of Science
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Which branch of science studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?

  • Applied sciences
  • Natural sciences
  • Formal sciences (correct)
  • Social sciences

Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?

  • Formal sciences
  • Applied sciences
  • Social sciences (correct)
  • Natural sciences

Which branch of science studies the physical world?

  • Formal sciences
  • Applied sciences
  • Natural sciences (correct)
  • Social sciences

What type of sciences use scientific knowledge for practical purposes?

<p>Applied sciences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are the formal sciences considered science disciplines?

<p>No (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which locomotive was the BR Standard Class 8 based on?

<p>BR Standard Class 7 Britannia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the Duke of Gloucester constructed?

<p>1954 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Duke of Gloucester built?

<p>To replace a destroyed locomotive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main reasons the Duke of Gloucester was considered a failure?

<p>Poor steaming characteristics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which valve gear was incorporated in the Duke of Gloucester?

<p>Modified Caprotti valve gear (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Branches of Science

  • Formal sciences study formal systems governed by axioms and rules
  • Social sciences study individuals and societies
  • Natural sciences study the physical world
  • Applied sciences use scientific knowledge for practical purposes
  • Formal sciences are considered science disciplines

Locomotives

  • The BR Standard Class 8 was based on the Duke of Gloucester locomotive
  • The Duke of Gloucester was constructed in 1954
  • The Duke of Gloucester was built as an experimental locomotive to test new technologies
  • One of the main reasons the Duke of Gloucester was considered a failure was its high maintenance costs
  • The Duke of Gloucester incorporated the Caprotti valve gear

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Test your knowledge of the diverse branches of science with this quiz! From natural sciences to social sciences, challenge yourself with questions about the different fields that contribute to our understanding of the world.

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