The Divisibility of Matter

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Who postulated the idea of the smallest particles called Parmanu?

  • Maharishi Kanad (correct)
  • Leucippus
  • Pakudha Katyayama
  • Democritus

What did Democritus call the indivisible particles?

  • Padarth
  • Matter
  • Parmanu
  • Atoms (correct)

When was the idea of the divisibility of matter considered in India?

  • Around 1500 BC
  • Around 2000 AD
  • Around 500 BC (correct)
  • Around 1000 AD

Who elaborated on Maharishi Kanad's doctrine of the smallest particles?

<p>Pakudha Katyayama (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Democritus and Leucippus suggest about dividing matter?

<p>Particles cannot be divided further (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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