What inspired the speaker to continue making microscopes 30 years later?

Frugal Science and Innovative Tools

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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A school project on optics
A childhood fascination with lenses
A science fair competition
A family tradition of inventing
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the primary goal of distributing Foldscopes globally?
To replace traditional microscopes
To conduct scientific research
To inspire a global community of learners
To sell them for profit
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does 'frugal science' emphasize according to the speaker?
Sharing scientific experiences
Reducing the cost of scientific equipment
Limiting scientific research to developed countries
Focusing on theoretical knowledge
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What problem does the Paperfuge aim to solve?
High cost and bulkiness of traditional centrifuges
Difficulty in obtaining scientific funding
Lack of interest in science among children
Complexity of scientific research
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What inspired the design of the Paperfuge?
Modern engineering techniques
Ancient scientific tools
Physics of spinning toys
Traditional laboratory equipment
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the Paperfuge achieve high rotational speeds?
Through manual spinning and physics
With the help of solar power
Using an electric motor
By applying magnetic forces
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key benefit of the Paperfuge in field settings?
It requires no electricity
It is made of expensive materials
It can only be used in laboratories
It is difficult to transport
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