The Greatest Failed Experiment Ever

The video explores how scientific beliefs have evolved, focusing on the Michelson-Morley experiment, which disproved the existence of the aether, a supposed medium for light waves. This led to the development of Einstein's theory of relativity and the concept of wave-particle duality, foundational to quantum mechanics. The video highlights the transition from the aether theory to modern physics, emphasizing the importance of failed experiments in scientific progress.

What was the aether believed to be responsible for in the 19th century?

• Giving light its speed

• Providing mass to particles

• Generating magnetic fields

• Causing gravitational pull

What was the main objective of the Michelson-Morley experiment?

• To measure the speed of sound

• To detect the presence of the aether wind

• To prove the existence of black holes

• To calculate the mass of the Earth

What was the unexpected result of the Michelson-Morley experiment?

• Sound waves were affected by the aether

• The aether was detected

• Light speed was constant regardless of direction

• Light speed varied with direction

Which theory emerged as a result of the Michelson-Morley experiment's findings?

• The big bang theory

• The theory of evolution

• Einstein's theory of relativity

• Newton's laws of motion

What concept describes light's dual nature as both a wave and a particle?

• General relativity

• Wave-particle duality

• Quantum entanglement

• String theory