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What is the concept of divisibility of matter that was postulated by Maharishi Kanad?
What is the concept of divisibility of matter that was postulated by Maharishi Kanad?
The concept is that if we go on dividing matter, we shall ultimately reach the smallest particles called Parmanu.
Who named the smallest particles beyond which further division is not possible as Parmanu?
Who named the smallest particles beyond which further division is not possible as Parmanu?
Maharishi Kanad named these particles Parmanu.
Which Indian philosopher elaborated on the concept of Parmanu and its existence in a combined form?
Which Indian philosopher elaborated on the concept of Parmanu and its existence in a combined form?
Pakudha Katyayama elaborated on the concept of Parmanu and its existence in a combined form.
Which Greek philosophers suggested the concept of indivisible particles called atoms?
Which Greek philosophers suggested the concept of indivisible particles called atoms?
What is the meaning of the term 'atoms' as suggested by Democritus?
What is the meaning of the term 'atoms' as suggested by Democritus?
What is the concept of divisibility of matter proposed by Maharishi Kanad?
What is the concept of divisibility of matter proposed by Maharishi Kanad?
Who named the smallest particles as Parmanu?
Who named the smallest particles as Parmanu?
Which Indian philosopher elaborated the concept of particles existing in a combined form?
Which Indian philosopher elaborated the concept of particles existing in a combined form?
What did Democritus and Leucippus suggest about the division of matter?
What did Democritus and Leucippus suggest about the division of matter?
What were the smallest, indivisible particles called by Democritus?
What were the smallest, indivisible particles called by Democritus?
