Who discovered that the Earth's core is divided into solid inner and liquid outer layers? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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Who invented the first functional polymer-based synthetic rubber, Neoprene?
Correct Answer: Option D
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Wallace Carothers' research group at DuPont synthesized chloroprene polymer, marketing it as Neoprene in 1931.
Wallace Carothers' research group at DuPont synthesized chloroprene polymer, marketing it as Neoprene in 1931.
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Who discovered that light velocity shifts slightly depending on whether it moves parallel or perpendicular to the Earth's orbit, leading to the famous null result?
Correct Answer: Option B
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The Michelson-Morley experiment in 1887 found no evidence of the hypothetical luminiferous aether, laying the ground for relativity.
The Michelson-Morley experiment in 1887 found no evidence of the hypothetical luminiferous aether, laying the ground for relativity.
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The invention of the common electronic computational methodology known as microprogramming was proposed by whom?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Wilkes formulated microprogramming in 1951 to simplify computer central processing unit development matrix layers.
Wilkes formulated microprogramming in 1951 to simplify computer central processing unit development matrix layers.
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