¿Para qué sirve la ciencia básica?

¿Para qué sirve la ciencia básica?

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Physics

9th - 10th Grade

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The video explores the utility of science, contrasting it with art and music. It highlights historical scientific discoveries made by accident, such as Faraday's electrical induction and Fleming's penicillin. The video discusses modern applications of scientific theories, like the World Wide Web and GPS, and emphasizes the potential future benefits of current research. It concludes with philosophical questions about the universe and human existence, underscoring the importance of pursuing knowledge even without immediate practical applications.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker compare basic science to art and music?

To argue that they are both unnecessary in modern society

To emphasize their intrinsic value despite not having immediate applications

To highlight their lack of practical use

To show that both are essential for building hospitals

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Faraday's accidental discovery that later became crucial for energy production?

X-rays

Penicillin

Electrical induction

The battery

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following discoveries was initially considered useless but later became vital in medicine?

General relativity

The World Wide Web

Prime numbers

X-rays

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the World Wide Web relate to scientific discoveries?

It was developed to facilitate information exchange among scientists

It was invented to replace traditional libraries

It was created to improve online shopping

It was designed to enhance social media platforms

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What scientific theory is essential for the accuracy of GPS systems?

The Higgs boson

The Bohr atomic model

General relativity

The theory of evolution

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to pursue scientific questions without immediate practical use?

They may lead to significant future discoveries and benefits

They are guaranteed to solve everyday problems

They are more entertaining than practical questions

They are easier to answer

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the existential questions that drive scientific inquiry?

What is the universe made of?

How to build faster cars

How to improve smartphone technology

What is the best way to cook a meal?