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What significant system did Annie Jump Cannon develop at Harvard College Observatory?
What significant system did Annie Jump Cannon develop at Harvard College Observatory?
- A method for calculating the distance to stars
- A model for nuclear decay
- An equation for quantum mechanics
- A classification system for star spectra (correct)
How did Henrietta Swan Leavitt contribute to astronomical measurements?
How did Henrietta Swan Leavitt contribute to astronomical measurements?
- By simulating early Earth conditions
- By developing the Harvard Spectral Classification system
- By studying nuclear decay properties of stars
- By identifying a pattern in the brightness of Cepheid variable stars (correct)
What was Harriet Brooks known for in the field of physics?
What was Harriet Brooks known for in the field of physics?
- Discovering the first nuclear model of the atom
- Developing quantum mechanics theories
- Being the first female nuclear physicist in Canada (correct)
- Simulating the conditions of early Earth
What was a major outcome of Srinivasa Ramanujan's work?
What was a major outcome of Srinivasa Ramanujan's work?
What concept did Erwin Schrödinger introduce regarding the behavior of electrons?
What concept did Erwin Schrödinger introduce regarding the behavior of electrons?
What significant relationship did Ronald Fisher illustrate in 1918?
What significant relationship did Ronald Fisher illustrate in 1918?
What was the primary focus of the research conducted by Harold Urey and Stanley Miller?
What was the primary focus of the research conducted by Harold Urey and Stanley Miller?
Which of the following statements about Henrietta Swan Leavitt is true?
Which of the following statements about Henrietta Swan Leavitt is true?
What discovery is Wilhelm Röntgen most famous for?
What discovery is Wilhelm Röntgen most famous for?
What scientific concept is Ivan Pavlov known for developing through his research on dogs?
What scientific concept is Ivan Pavlov known for developing through his research on dogs?
Which scientist is credited with the plum pudding model of the atom?
Which scientist is credited with the plum pudding model of the atom?
Which important concept did Henri Poincaré's work contribute to in the field of mathematics?
Which important concept did Henri Poincaré's work contribute to in the field of mathematics?
What did Kitasato Shibasaburo develop to protect against infectious diseases?
What did Kitasato Shibasaburo develop to protect against infectious diseases?
Which physicist confirmed the existence of isotopes?
Which physicist confirmed the existence of isotopes?
What major award did Wilhelm Röntgen receive in 1901?
What major award did Wilhelm Röntgen receive in 1901?
What phenomenon did J.J. Thomson's cathode ray tube experiments help to identify?
What phenomenon did J.J. Thomson's cathode ray tube experiments help to identify?
In which field did Svante Arrhenius primarily conduct his academic work?
In which field did Svante Arrhenius primarily conduct his academic work?
What type of conditioning is associated with Ivan Pavlov's experiment involving dogs?
What type of conditioning is associated with Ivan Pavlov's experiment involving dogs?
Study Notes
Annie Jump Cannon
- Leading authority on star spectra
- Developed the Harvard Spectral Classification system classifying over 350,000 stars
- Joined the Harvard College Observatory in 1896
Henrietta Swan Leavitt
- Studied at Radcliffe College
- Identified a regular pattern of brightness in Cepheid variable stars
- Her work provided a crucial tool for measuring distances to other galaxies
- Examined thousands of photographic plates of stars
Harriet Brooks
- First female nuclear physicist in Canada
- Graduated and conducted research at McGill University
- Conducted research in labs at the University of Cambridge
- Contributions to her field received recognition after her death
Srinivasa Ramanujan
- Made significant contributions to mathematical analysis and number theory
- Invited to Cambridge in 1913
- Became the second Indian to be a fellow of the Royal Society
- Died in 1920 from tuberculosis
Erwin Schrödinger
- Austrian physicist who studied in Vienna, Germany, and Zurich
- Made significant contributions to the development of quantum mechanics
- Developed Schrödinger’s wave equation
Ronald Fisher
- Applied statistics to experimentation
- Illustrated the use of statistical tools to reconcile natural selection and Gregor Mendel’s experiments
- Knighted in 1952
Harold Urey and Stanley Miller
- Simulated early earth conditions in the laboratory
- Used electrical sparks to create basic, life-giving organic compounds from simple gases
Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen
- Discovered X-rays in 1895
- Won the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901
Ivan Pavlov
- Won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1904
- Developed the concept of classical conditioning by experimenting on dogs
Kitasato Shibasaburo
- Studied in Tokyo and Berlin
- Developed serum therapy for tetanus and diphtheria
J.J. Thomson
- Identified electrons using a cathode ray tube
- Developed the plum pudding model of the atom
- Confirmed the existence of isotopes
Jules Henri Poincaré
- Published his findings on chaos in 1908
- His work formed the foundation for chaos theory
- Wrote about electromagnetism, influencing Einstein’s work on relativity
Svante Arrhenius
- Studied physics at the University of Uppsala
- Became professor of physics
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This quiz explores the groundbreaking contributions of influential scientists such as Annie Jump Cannon, Henrietta Swan Leavitt, Harriet Brooks, Srinivasa Ramanujan, and Erwin Schrödinger. Test your knowledge on their discoveries and the impact they had on their respective fields. Perfect for those interested in science history and astronomy.
