Newton and Hooke: Theories and Experiments

The video explores the rivalry between Newton and Hooke, focusing on Newton's pursuit to prove his theories on light. It begins with a sponsorship announcement, followed by a discussion on Newton's rivalry with Hooke. Newton then enters a mystical world inside a teapot, where he is challenged to prove light is made of particles. Through experiments with prisms, Newton demonstrates how white light is composed of different colors. The video concludes with Newton confronting Hooke, who remains skeptical of Newton's findings.

What was the main reason for Newton's conflict with Hooke?

• Hooke was jealous of Newton's success.

• Hooke stole Newton's ideas.

• Hooke publicly questioned Newton's theory.

• Hooke and Newton were competing for a prize.

In the dream-like world, what challenge was Newton given?

• To prove that light is a wave.

• To demonstrate the existence of gravity.

• To show that light is composed of particles.

• To invent a new scientific instrument.

What did Newton discover when he used a prism in his experiment?

• Light is a form of sound.

• Light cannot be split into colors.

• Light is composed of different colors.

• Light is a single color.

How did Newton explain the phenomenon of light refraction?

• Light waves bending around objects.

• Light reflecting off surfaces.

• Particles of light being pulled by leaves.

• Light particles changing speed in different media.

What did Newton use to demonstrate that light is composed of particles?

• A barometer.

• A microscope.

• A prism and a convex lens.

• A telescope.

What was the outcome of Newton's experiment with the prism?

• He proved light is a wave.

• He disproved the existence of light.

• He discovered a new color.

• He showed light is made of particles.

What was Hooke's reaction to Newton's prism experiment?

• He immediately replicated the experiment.

• He was skeptical and refused to believe it.

• He was indifferent to the results.

• He fully supported Newton's findings.

Which theory did Newton's particle theory of light contrast with?

• Einstein's theory of relativity.

• Hooke's theory of elasticity.

• Quantum theory by Planck.

• Wave theory by Huygens.

What did Hooke claim about his position in the scientific community?

• He had the most experiments conducted.

• He had the highest theoretical standing.

• He was the most published scientist.

• He was the youngest scientist.

What was Hooke's intention regarding Newton's theory?

• To help publish it.

• To prevent its publication.

• To ignore it completely.

• To improve upon it.