VOICED : Fallece el fisico britanico Stephen Hawking a los 76 anos

VOICED : Fallece el fisico britanico Stephen Hawking a los 76 anos

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Physics, Science, History

9th - 12th Grade

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Stephen Hawking, a renowned British physicist, passed away at 76. Known for his work on relativity and quantum theory, he overcame ALS to become a leading scientist. Born in Oxford in 1942, he was diagnosed with ALS at 21 but defied life expectancy predictions. His research aimed to unify relativity and quantum mechanics, earning him numerous accolades, including a British Empire honor. Hawking's dedication to making science accessible and his inspiring life story continue to influence people worldwide.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the age of Stephen Hawking at the time of his death?

85 years

80 years

76 years

70 years

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which disease was Stephen Hawking diagnosed with at the age of 21?

Parkinson's disease

Multiple sclerosis

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Muscular dystrophy

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Hawking's major scientific pursuits?

Exploring the nature of black holes

Developing the theory of relativity

Unifying relativity and quantum theory

Inventing the telescope

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which honor was bestowed upon Stephen Hawking by Queen Elizabeth II?

Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Nobel Prize in Physics

Knight of the Garter

Order of Merit

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What qualities of Stephen Hawking inspired people worldwide?

His courage, persistence, brilliance, and humor

His political views

His wealth and fame

His athletic achievements