albert einstein Flashcards
What year was Albert Einstein born?
1879
In which country was Albert Einstein born?
Germany
What is the name of the theory developed by Einstein that revolutionized physics?
Theory of Relativity
True or False: Einstein received the Nobel Prize in Physics.
True
What year did Einstein win the Nobel Prize in Physics?
1921
Fill in the blank: Einstein’s equation E=mc² relates energy (E) to mass (m) and ________ (c).
the speed of light
What is the name of the famous thought experiment involving a cat that Einstein discussed?
Schrödinger’s Cat
Which university did Einstein attend?
ETH Zurich
In what year did Einstein publish his paper on the photoelectric effect?
1905
What concept did Einstein propose that challenged classical mechanics?
Relativity
True or False: Einstein developed the general theory of relativity after the special theory of relativity.
True
What was the name of the letter Einstein signed that urged the U.S. to develop atomic weapons?
Einstein-Szilárd letter
Fill in the blank: Einstein’s theory of general relativity describes ________ as the curvature of spacetime.
gravity
In which city did Einstein spend his last years?
Princeton, New Jersey
What profession did Einstein hold at the Swiss Patent Office?
Patent examiner
Which famous equation describes the equivalence of mass and energy?
E=mc²
What nationality did Einstein acquire in 1940?
American
What is the name of the phenomenon where light bends around massive objects, predicted by Einstein’s theory?
Gravitational lensing
True or False: Einstein was a pacifist throughout his life.
False
What was the title of Einstein’s 1915 paper that formulated the general theory of relativity?
Die Feldgleichungen der Gravitation
What did Einstein think about quantum mechanics?
He was skeptical and believed ‘God does not play dice with the universe.’
Who was Einstein’s first wife?
Mileva Marić
What instrument did Einstein play?
Violin
Fill in the blank: Einstein’s work led to the development of ________ energy.
nuclear
What is the significance of the year 1905 in Einstein’s career?
It is known as his ‘Annus Mirabilis’ or ‘Miracle Year’ when he published four groundbreaking papers.
In what year did Albert Einstein die?
1955
What city was Einstein in when he passed away?
Princeton
What was Einstein’s view on the role of religion in science?
He believed in a cosmic religion and was critical of dogmatic religions.
What is the name of the theory that explains the photoelectric effect?
Quantum theory
True or False: Einstein’s theories have been experimentally validated multiple times.
True
What is the principle of equivalence in Einstein’s theory?
It states that gravitational and inertial forces are locally indistinguishable.
What does the letter ‘c’ represent in the equation E=mc²?
The speed of light in a vacuum
Fill in the blank: Einstein’s theory of special relativity introduced the concept of ________ time.
relative
What major scientific community did Einstein join after emigrating to the United States?
Princeton Institute for Advanced Study
What did Einstein contribute to the development of the atomic bomb?
He alerted the U.S. government about the potential for nuclear weapons.
What was the main focus of Einstein’s later research?
Unified field theory
True or False: Einstein was offered the presidency of Israel.
True
What notable concept did Einstein introduce regarding the speed of light?
The speed of light is constant in all inertial frames of reference.
What did Einstein’s work in statistical mechanics contribute to?
The understanding of Brownian motion.
Fill in the blank: The theory of relativity has two parts: special relativity and ________ relativity.
general
What is the name of the paradox that arises from the implications of special relativity?
Twin paradox
What did Einstein’s mass-energy equivalence formula imply for nuclear reactions?
A small amount of mass can be converted into a large amount of energy.
Who were some of Einstein’s contemporaries in physics?
Niels Bohr, Max Planck, and James Clerk Maxwell
What did Einstein think about determinism in physics?
He believed in determinism and was critical of the randomness in quantum mechanics.
Fill in the blank: Einstein published his first paper on relativity in ________.
1905
What is the significance of the Einstein-Rosen bridge?
It is a theoretical passage through spacetime, also known as a wormhole.
What was Einstein’s stance on nuclear weapons after World War II?
He advocated for nuclear disarmament.
True or False: Einstein believed in a deterministic universe.
True
What is the concept of spacetime?
The fusion of three-dimensional space and time into a single four-dimensional continuum.
What role did Einstein play in the development of quantum theory?
He contributed to its foundations but was critical of its interpretations.
Fill in the blank: Einstein’s work led to the ________ of modern physics.
revolution
What did Einstein’s equation predict about the universe?
That the universe is expanding.
What is the name of the effect where light shifts in frequency due to gravity?
Gravitational redshift
What did Einstein say about imagination?
Imagination is more important than knowledge.
True or False: Einstein was an advocate for civil rights.
True
What did Einstein’s theory suggest about the speed of light?
It is the ultimate speed limit in the universe.
What is Einstein’s legacy in science?
He profoundly changed the understanding of time, space, and energy.
Fill in the blank: Einstein was a prominent figure in the ________ movement.
Zionist
What was the title of the book Einstein wrote in 1916?
The Meaning of Relativity
What did Einstein’s work imply for the understanding of black holes?
It laid the groundwork for the theory of black holes.
What is the name of the equation that describes the relationship between energy and mass?
Mass-energy equivalence
What year did Einstein emigrate to the United States?
1933
What did Einstein think about the interpretation of quantum mechanics?
He was uncomfortable with its probabilistic nature.
Fill in the blank: Einstein’s ideas helped to establish the field of ________ physics.
modern
What did Einstein believe about the nature of the universe?
That it is rational and can be understood through science.
Who were Einstein’s primary influences in his early scientific career?
Isaac Newton and James Clerk Maxwell
What did Einstein’s theories challenge in classical physics?
Newtonian mechanics
Fill in the blank: Einstein’s work on the photoelectric effect was pivotal in the development of ________ theory.
quantum
What was one of Einstein’s main criticisms of quantum mechanics?
The concept of entanglement.
True or False: Einstein had a lifelong interest in philosophy.
True
What did Einstein believe about the relationship between science and religion?
They should coexist but address different realms of human experience.
What is one of the most famous quotes attributed to Einstein?
Imagination is more important than knowledge.
What did Einstein’s work eventually lead to in the field of cosmology?
The Big Bang theory.
Fill in the blank: Einstein’s theories are fundamental to the understanding of ________ in modern physics.
relativity
What did Einstein’s contributions to science earn him in popular culture?
Status as a cultural icon of intelligence.
What was Einstein’s position on the existence of a personal God?
He did not believe in a personal God.
What did Einstein advocate for during his later years?
World peace and disarmament.
Fill in the blank: Einstein’s early work was largely influenced by ________ theory.
electromagnetic
What is the name of the principle that states that the laws of physics are the same in all inertial frames of reference?
Principle of relativity
What did Einstein think about the future of humanity?
He had a hopeful view but was concerned about the potential for nuclear war.
True or False: Einstein’s theories were immediately accepted by the scientific community.
False
What did Einstein’s work on general relativity help to explain?
The precession of Mercury’s orbit.
Fill in the blank: Einstein’s theories have led to technologies such as ________ and GPS.
nuclear energy
What did Einstein say about the pursuit of knowledge?
It should be pursued for its own sake.
What was one of Einstein’s hobbies outside of physics?
Sailing
