Physics Breakthroughs Quiz

What major scientific figure is credited with laying the foundation for modern physics advancements?

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Niels Bohr

• Marie Curie

What is the Large Hadron Collider primarily used for?

• Developing new medicines

• Studying ocean currents

• Generating nuclear energy

• Discovering new particles

Which particle is known as the 'God Particle'?

• Photon

• Higgs boson

• Axion

• Neutrino

What alternative fuel is being considered for safer nuclear energy?

• Plutonium

• Helium

• Thorium

• Carbon

What is a major challenge associated with nuclear energy?

• Lack of technological advancement

• High cost of production

• Limited availability of uranium

• Negative public perception

What mysterious force is believed to be causing the universe's accelerated expansion?

• Dark matter

• Dark energy

• Gravitational waves

• Electromagnetic force

What is the potential fifth fundamental force related to dark energy called?

• Electromagnetism

• Strong nuclear force

• Weak nuclear force

• Quintessence

What is the primary focus of physical oceanography?

• Mapping ocean floors

• Studying marine life

• Exploring underwater caves

• Understanding oceanic physical processes

What is plasma recognized as in terms of states of matter?

• First state

• Second state

• Third state

• Fourth state

What theory aims to unify general relativity and quantum mechanics?

• String theory

• Chaos theory

• Relativity theory

• Game theory