Democritus — Questions and answers

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Which famous philosophers disagreed with Democritus's idea of atomism?

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  1. Karim and Petra.
  2. Plato and Aristotle. ✓
  3. Dalton and Boyle.
  4. Marie Curie and John Dalton.

Answer: Plato and Aristotle.

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When did Democritus's ideas about atoms start to get attention again?

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  1. During ancient Roman times.
  2. When Karim and Petra talked about them.
  3. During the Scientific Revolution. ✓
  4. In the very beginning when he first shared them.

Answer: During the Scientific Revolution.

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What does quantum physics tell us about Democritus's 'atoms' today?

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  1. Atoms are truly indivisible and the smallest things.
  2. Atoms are made of even smaller particles like electrons and protons. ✓
  3. Atoms don't actually exist at all.
  4. Atoms are much bigger than Democritus thought.

Answer: Atoms are made of even smaller particles like electrons and protons.

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What was an important part of Democritus's atomic theory besides just physics?

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  1. It was a way to make better toys.
  2. It was a way of thinking that challenged old beliefs and started scientific inquiry. ✓
  3. It was a secret code that only philosophers knew.
  4. It was a story about magical elements.

Answer: It was a way of thinking that challenged old beliefs and started scientific inquiry.

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