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Who provided the basic ideas that led to the formulation of the quantum theory?
Who provided the basic ideas that led to the formulation of the quantum theory?
In which year did Einstein formulate his special theory of relativity?
In which year did Einstein formulate his special theory of relativity?
Which physicist is associated with the concept of space and time in special relativity?
Which physicist is associated with the concept of space and time in special relativity?
What did Maxwell's theoretical work unify?
What did Maxwell's theoretical work unify?
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What did Aristotle suppose about the frame of reference in rest at (0,0,0)?
What did Aristotle suppose about the frame of reference in rest at (0,0,0)?
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Study Notes
Development of Quantum Theory
- Max Planck and Albert Einstein provided the basic ideas that led to the formulation of the quantum theory.
Theory of Relativity
- Einstein formulated his special theory of relativity in 1905.
Concept of Space and Time
- Albert Einstein is associated with the concept of space and time in special relativity.
Maxwell's Contributions
- Maxwell's theoretical work unified electricity and magnetism.
Aristotle's View on Frame of Reference
- Aristotle supposed that the frame of reference is in rest at the center of the universe (0,0,0).
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Test your knowledge on the introduction to modern physics with this quiz. Explore the scientific revolution that occurred at the turn of the twentieth century and the breakthrough theories that challenged established beliefs in physics.
