Scientific Investigations Resulting in New Ideas

What is a common way new scientific ideas are generated?

• By strictly following existing theories

• Through accidental discoveries

• By avoiding unrelated topics

• Through planned experiments only

Who discovered the microwave oven and in what year?

• Percy Spencer in 1945

• Albert Einstein in 1920

• Thomas Edison in 1901

• Nikola Tesla in 1930

What was the initial reaction of Percy Spencer when he noticed the candy bar melting?

• He threw it away

• He ate the candy bar

• He decided to investigate further

• He ignored it

How did Constantin Fallberg discover saccharin?

• By intentionally mixing chemicals

• By reading about it in a book

• By tasting chemicals directly

• By accidentally tasting chemicals on his hands

What is a key question to ask when thinking like a scientist?

• Why should I not question existing ideas?

• How can I use this to make something better?

• What is the easiest way to do this?

• How can I avoid new ideas?