2. Languages of Physics Flashcards
1
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What are the two types of languages in Physics?
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- Mathematical
- Verbal
2
Q
What is one of the major hurdles scientists face when communicating to the public?
A
- The public’s contentious relationship with uncertainty, compared to the inevitable uncertainty involved in all of science.
3
Q
What is the 1st reason for uncertainty in science?
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- Theories are always uncertain. We think they are right, but they might be wrong
4
Q
What is the 2nd reason for uncertainty in science?
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- Numerical uncertainty
- For example, measuring instruments are imperfect, models are imperfect, and the projection of every physical, chemical, and biological event is imperfect
5
Q
What is the 3rd reason for uncertainty in science?
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- The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle