Modern Physics 1 Introduction

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Who provided the basic ideas that led to the formulation of the quantum theory?

Max Planck

In which year did Einstein formulate his special theory of relativity?

1905

Which physicist is associated with the concept of space and time in special relativity?

Albert Einstein

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)?

<p>&quot;The frame reference&quot; being in rest at (0,0,0)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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