Quiz on Introduction to Nanotechnology

What does the term ‘nano’ mean in Greek?

• Small

• Dwarf

• Invisible

• Atomic

What is the size range of nanomaterials?

• 10–100 µm

• 1–100 nm

• 0.1–10 mm

• 100–1000 µm

Who coined the term "Nanotechnology"?

• Richard Feynman

• Norio Taniguchi

• James Watson

• Robert Hooke

Which ancient artifact is an example of nanotechnology in Roman times?

• Pompeii statue

• Roman coin

• Lycurgus cup

• Colosseum glass

What type of particles give the Lycurgus cup its color-changing property?

• Copper

• Iron

• Gold and silver nanoparticles

• Aluminum

Who is considered the father of modern nanotechnology?

• Albert Einstein

• Richard Feynman

• Max Planck

• Linus Pauling

What approach involves breaking down bulk materials to nanoscale?

• Top-up

• Bottom-down

• Top-down

• Reverse-synthesis

Which approach builds nanoparticles from atomic or molecular levels?

• Down-top

• Atomic fusion

• Bottom-up

• Surface synthesis

Which type of nanomaterial has a diameter less than 100 nm and high surface area to volume ratio?

• Nanocomposite

• Nanoparticle

• Nanofibre

• Nanobead

Which of the following is a potential application of nanotechnology in food?

• Electricity generation

• Medical imaging

• Food packaging

• Road construction