Understanding the Universe and Society

Understanding the Universe and Society

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Physics, Science, Social Studies

10th Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The TED interview with Dr. Chanda Prescott Weinstein explores her journey in science, the role of mentors, and her work on dark matter. She discusses the importance of community support, the Axion hypothesis, and the societal implications of scientific discoveries. The conversation also touches on renaming the James Webb Telescope after Harriet Tubman, highlighting the intersection of science and social justice.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of Dr. Chanda Prescott Weinstein's work as discussed in the introduction?

Dark matter

Quantum mechanics

Radiation from the Big Bang

The human genome

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What early experience sparked Dr. Prescott Weinstein's interest in physics?

Watching a documentary on Einstein

Learning about airplane physics

Reading about black holes

Attending a science fair

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Vera Rubin contribute to the understanding of dark matter?

By discovering black holes

By detecting cosmic radiation

By developing the theory of relativity

By observing the rotation of galaxies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the challenges in understanding dark matter?

It is a form of energy

It does not interact with known forces

It is easily visible

It interacts with light

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Dr. Prescott Weinstein suggest about the nature of science?

It is a social activity

It is purely objective

It is only about experiments

It is unrelated to society

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical context influenced the perception of science as value-free?

The Renaissance

The Enlightenment

The Cold War

The Industrial Revolution

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Dr. Prescott Weinstein view the relationship between physics and personal identity?

Physics is purely theoretical

Physics is intertwined with personal identity

Physics is unrelated to society

Physics is separate from identity

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