10 Questions
Which branch of science studies individuals and societies?
Social sciences
Which branch of science studies formal systems, governed by axioms and rules?
Formal sciences
Are the formal sciences considered science disciplines?
No, because they do not rely on empirical evidence.
Which type of sciences use scientific knowledge for practical purposes?
Applied sciences
What is the earliest written record of identifiable predecessors to modern science?
Bronze Age Egypt
Which locomotive was the BR Standard Class 8 based on?
BR Standard Class 7 Britannia
What was the name of the prototype BR Standard Class 8 locomotive?
Duke of Gloucester
Why was the Duke of Gloucester locomotive built?
To replace the destroyed LMS Princess Royal Class locomotive
What were the main issues with the Duke of Gloucester locomotive?
Poor steaming characteristics and heavy fuel consumption
Which valve gear was considered more efficient than the Walschaerts or Stephenson valve gear?
Caprotti valve gear
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