History of Physics

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Who is known as the father of classical physics?

Sir Isaac Newton is often referred to as the father of classical physics.

What did Galileo contribute to physics?

Galileo is known for his contributions to the study of motion and for improving the telescope.

Which scientist is famous for the law of universal gravitation?

Sir Isaac Newton is famous for formulating the law of universal gravitation.

Who proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system?

Nicolaus Copernicus proposed the heliocentric model, where the planets orbit the sun.

What did Albert Einstein contribute to physics?

Albert Einstein is best known for his theory of relativity and the equation E=mc².

Who discovered radio waves?

Heinrich Hertz is credited with discovering radio waves.

Who formulated the three laws of planetary motion?

Johannes Kepler formulated the three laws of planetary motion.

What is James Clerk Maxwell known for in physics?

James Clerk Maxwell is known for formulating Maxwell's equations, which describe electromagnetic fields.

Which physicist is known for quantum mechanics contributions?

Werner Heisenberg is known for his contributions to quantum mechanics, especially the uncertainty principle.

Who discovered the neutron?

James Chadwick discovered the neutron in 1932.

Who is known as the father of modern physics?

Albert Einstein is often called the father of modern physics.

What did Marie Curie contribute to physics?

Marie Curie is known for her research on radioactivity and winning two Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry.

Who is famous for the uncertainty principle?

Werner Heisenberg is famous for the uncertainty principle.

Who introduced the concept of the quantum?

Max Planck introduced the concept of the quantum in physics.

What did Niels Bohr contribute to physics?

Niels Bohr is known for his model of the atom and contributions to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory.