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What did early Indian philosophers classify matter as?
What did early Indian philosophers classify matter as?
- Three basic elements - solid, liquid, gas
- Seven basic elements - metal, wood, water, air, earth, fire, and space
- Ten basic elements - air, water, earth, wood, metal, fire, sky, energy, living beings, non-living beings
- Five basic elements - air, earth, fire, sky, and water (correct)
What did ancient Greek philosophers arrive at in terms of matter classification?
What did ancient Greek philosophers arrive at in terms of matter classification?
- Similar classification of matter as the early Indian philosophers
- Classification based on four elements - earth, water, air, fire (correct)
- Classification based on three states of matter - solid, liquid, gas
- Classification based on two elements - living and non-living
What is the modern day classification of matter based on?
What is the modern day classification of matter based on?
- Natural occurrence in the environment
- States of matter - solid, liquid, gas
- Physical properties and chemical nature (correct)
- Atomic number and mass
What do all things mentioned in the text have?
What do all things mentioned in the text have?
What is everything in the universe made up of?
What is everything in the universe made up of?