22 Questions
What is the primary method through which science obtains knowledge?
Observation and experimentation
Which term refers to the practical application of scientific knowledge?
Technology
What defines a society?
Individuals sharing common territory, culture, and social structure
What aspect governs human behavior, norms, values, and beliefs within a society?
Institutions and relationships
What distinguishes technology from science?
Application of knowledge to solve practical problems
Who is often recognized as the father of atomic theory?
Leucippus
Which ancient thinker proposed that all matter was composed of small, indivisible particles called 'atoms'?
Democritus
Who marked an early attempt at systematic biology by attempting to classify animals and plants?
Aristotle
Which ancient Greek philosopher is often referred to as the father of the life sciences?
Aristotle
Who proposed the idea that all matter is composed of tiny indivisible units called 'atoms'?
Leucippus
Which ancient thinker expanded upon Anaximenes' ideas and proposed the concept of atoms?
Leucippus
Isaac Newton's major contribution to science was primarily showcased in which of his works?
Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica
Which concept did Isaac Newton emphasize in the first volume of his work, linking science closely with mathematics?
Expressing scientific laws using mathematics
Which law established the principle that an object in motion will remain at constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force?
First Law (Law of Inertia)
In Newton's second law of motion, what is the relationship between acceleration and mass when a net force acts on an object?
Acceleration is inversely proportional to mass
Which scientific figure made significant advances in astronomy by proposing a heliocentric model of the solar system?
Nicolaus Copernicus
During which period did the Renaissance play a crucial role in fostering advancements in science and art?
The Era of Newton (1660 A.D. to 1735 A.D.)
What did Robert Grosseteste emphasize in his approach to inquiry?
Uncovering the underlying reasons behind observed facts
How is Robert Grosseteste often referred to due to his approach?
Father of the scientific method
What major concept did Nicolaus Copernicus propose?
Heliocentric system
What was the prevailing view of the universe that Copernicus challenged?
The Earth-centered system
In contrast to Grosseteste's approach, what did some earlier scientists primarily focus on?
Deriving scientific principles from observations
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