Chen Ning Yang — Questions and answers

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Who is Chen Ning Yang, according to this page?

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  1. A famous artist
  2. A brilliant physicist ✓
  3. A brave astronaut
  4. A world-renowned chef

Answer: A brilliant physicist

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What "long-held belief" did Yang and Lee challenge?

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  1. The belief that mirrors can talk.
  2. The principle of parity conservation. ✓
  3. The idea that weak interactions are strong.
  4. The thought that nature always changes.

Answer: The principle of parity conservation.

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Who performed the daring experiment to test Yang and Lee's hypothesis?

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  1. Sage's Dad
  2. Albert Einstein
  3. Chien-Shiung Wu ✓
  4. Cobalt-60 atoms

Answer: Chien-Shiung Wu

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What does the Yang-Mills theory describe?

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  1. How to build a rocket ship.
  2. The history of ancient civilizations.
  3. The fundamental forces of nature. ✓
  4. Different types of plants.

Answer: The fundamental forces of nature.

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What kind of impact has Yang's work had on modern physics?

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  1. It made physics more confusing.
  2. It had a profound impact, leading to new technologies and discoveries. ✓
  3. It only affected ancient history.
  4. It had no impact on new technologies.

Answer: It had a profound impact, leading to new technologies and discoveries.

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What made Chen Ning Yang a "giant in the field of physics"?

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  1. His height.
  2. His intellectual curiosity and willingness to challenge ideas. ✓
  3. His ability to fly.
  4. His love for painting.

Answer: His intellectual curiosity and willingness to challenge ideas.

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