Rudolf Mossbauer — Questions and answers

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What was surprising about Rudolf Mössbauer's results in 1957?

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  1. The gamma rays had much more energy than expected.
  2. The nuclei shifted the energy spectrum significantly, as predicted.
  3. His measurements showed a sharp, unshifted peak, defying expectations. ✓
  4. He discovered a new type of historical graph.

Answer: His measurements showed a sharp, unshifted peak, defying expectations.

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According to Isaac Asimov, what phrase often heralds new discoveries in science?

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  1. 'Eureka!'
  2. 'That's funny...' ✓
  3. 'I knew it all along!'
  4. 'Time for a coffee break!'

Answer: 'That's funny...'

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What famous experiment in 1959 used the Mössbauer effect to measure gravitational redshift?

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  1. The Einstein-Newton experiment.
  2. The Pound-Rebka experiment. ✓
  3. The Gamma Ray Shift experiment.
  4. The Material Science experiment.

Answer: The Pound-Rebka experiment.

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What prestigious award did Rudolf Mössbauer receive for his discovery in 1961?

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  1. A special medal for bravery.
  2. The Nobel Prize in Physics. ✓
  3. The Scientific Curiosity Award.
  4. An honorary doctorate degree.

Answer: The Nobel Prize in Physics.

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