Nature of Science Flashcards

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Why did niggas develop the theory about quarks even before they was discovered?

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The simple model explains complex observations of radioactive decay that takes place between quarks and on a quantum level. The model is also able to take into account the laws and rules of conservation in physics.

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Why the fuck do we use models?

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  1. Predict/Hypothesize/Lead to further theories

2. Explain/Help to visualise scientific phenomena

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What is the benefit of international scientific cooperation?

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  1. International cooperation and collaborative efforts allow scientific developments to occur faster
  2. Lowers cost to individual nations, as costs are shared
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