Chien-Shiung Wu — Questions and answers

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What was the main goal of the groundbreaking experiment led by Chien-Shiung Wu?

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  1. To challenge a basic law of nature. ✓
  2. To build new machinery for the lab.
  3. To discover a new type of oscilloscope.
  4. To find out what symmetry means.

Answer: To challenge a basic law of nature.

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What kind of expert was Chien-Shiung Wu, which made her the ideal person to design the experiment?

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  1. An expert in ancient philosophy.
  2. An expert in beta decay. ✓
  3. An expert in building new machines.
  4. An expert in clocks and mirrors.

Answer: An expert in beta decay.

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What special material did Chien-Shiung Wu use in her experiment?

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  1. A strong magnetic field.
  2. Extremely cold temperatures.
  3. Cobalt-60. ✓
  4. Symmetrical electrons.

Answer: Cobalt-60.

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What does Chien-Shiung Wu's journey from a small town to the forefront of physics show us?

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  1. The importance of living in a big city.
  2. The power of curiosity and seeking knowledge. ✓
  3. How to build new physics experiments.
  4. That only scientists can understand the universe.

Answer: The power of curiosity and seeking knowledge.

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