contemporary Flashcards
What is Post Modernity?
Post Modernity refers to the state or condition of being postmodern, characterized by a reaction to modernity, particularly in art.
What was a significant characteristic of World War I?
Defensive technologies were far superior to offensive ones during World War I.
What marks the beginning of the Atomic Age?
The Atomic Age began after the detonation of the first nuclear bomb, Trinity, during World War II.
Name some key technologies that shaped World War II.
Key technologies included airplanes, submarines, radar, sonar, tanks, code-breaking, electronic warfare, and the atomic bomb.
What does the Space Age encompass?
The Space Age encompasses activities related to the space race, space exploration, space technology, and cultural developments influenced by these events.
What characterizes the Information Age?
The Information Age is characterized by a rapid shift from traditional industry due to industrialization to an economy based on information technology.
What is the purpose of an engine?
An engine is a machine designed to convert one form of energy into mechanical energy.
What is a heat engine?
A heat engine transforms the chemical energy of a fuel into thermal energy.
What are the two types of internal engines and examples?
A) Internal Engine: Examples include gas turbines, rockets, diesel, and gasoline engines (18th and 20th centuries). B) External Engine: Example includes the steam engine.
What are some key mathematical and scientific concepts mentioned?
Key concepts include logarithms, prime numbers, symbolic logic (Venn diagram), Boolean algebra, differential and integral calculus, and the Cartesian coordinate system.
List notable discoveries in space exploration.
1705: Discovery of Comet; 1781: Discovery of Uranus; 1890: Photograph of Milky Way Galaxy and comets; 1972: Big Bang Theory.
What were some significant inventions in the 15th to 19th centuries?
15th Century: Microscope, flushing toilet; 16th Century: Telescope, pocket watch; 17th Century: Battery, adding machine, barometer, air pump; 18th Century: Stethoscope, camera, microphone, sewing machine, refrigerator, telegraph, fax machine, stapler; 19th Century: Robot, mobile phone, CD, GPS, SMS, typewriter, computers; Present: Internet, smartphone, etc.
