CLEAN : Nobel Physics Prize goes to Canadian American and two Swiss scientists

CLEAN : Nobel Physics Prize goes to Canadian American and two Swiss scientists

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Physics, Science

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The 2019 Physics Prize was awarded for significant contributions in two areas: theoretical discoveries in physical cosmology and the discovery of an exoplanet orbiting a solar-type star. The prize was shared between individuals who made groundbreaking advancements in understanding the universe and identifying new celestial bodies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics?

Innovations in particle physics

Discoveries in molecular biology

Contributions to physical cosmology

Advancements in quantum mechanics

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who received half of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics?

Engineers in renewable energy

Scientists in molecular biology

Theoretical physicists in cosmology

Researchers in quantum computing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which field of study was highlighted by the theoretical discoveries awarded in 2019?

Quantum mechanics

Astrophysics

Biochemistry

Physical cosmology

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the other half of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics awarded for?

Advancements in artificial intelligence

Development of a new telescope

Discovery of an exoplanet orbiting a solar-type star

Discovery of a new element

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of star was the exoplanet discovered orbiting?

A red giant star

A solar-type star

A neutron star

A white dwarf star