Experimentation and Scientific Realism Flashcards
Essay 1
1
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What is evidence that scientists are ‘entity realists’.
A
Scientists working on one experiment can use different theories of the electron.
2
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How strong is strong force?
A
x100 stronger than electromagnetism. Acts within proton distance.
3
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How strong is weak force?
A
x1/10,000 weaker than electromagnetism. Acts on 100x smaller distances.
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