Physics, Technology And Society

Question 1

where were the laws of thermodynamics used in 18th century

Answer 1

in steam engine which started the industrial revolution in England in 18th century

Question 2

what lead to wireless communication technology

Answer 2

basic laws of electricity and magnetism in 19th century

Question 3

which discovery served as basis of nuclear power reactors and nuclear weapons

Answer 3

phenomenon of neutron-induced fission of uranium in 1938

Question 4

silicon chip triggered what

Answer 4

computer revolution

Question 5

on which principle do radio and tv work

Answer 5

principle of propagation of radio waves

Question 6

which discovery led to electric generators

Answer 6

discovery of electromagnetic induction

Question 7

which discovery made possible to diagnose various diseases

Answer 7

discovery of x-rays and gamma-rays

Question 8

what contributions in physics has helped in the development of biological sciences

Answer 8

1) radio isotope for treatment of cancer
2) electron microscope for observing cell’s structure
3) x-rays and gamma-rays for diagnosing various diseases
4) x-ray and neutron diffraction technique for studying structure of nucleic acids which control the process of life activity