1.3 - Milestones in Nanoscience
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Practice Questions
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Who introduced the term 'nanotechnology'?
💡 Hint: Think of early definitions and who might have proposed new terms.
What major discovery took place in 1985?
💡 Hint: Consider significant carbon-based discoveries.
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What year was the term 'nanotechnology' first used?
💡 Hint: Think about the milestones outlined in the section.
True or False: The Scanning Tunneling Microscope was invented in 1985.
💡 Hint: Remember the timeline of technological advancements.
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How might advancements in nanotechnology from the 1990s influence future technological developments?
💡 Hint: Evaluate the trajectory of nanoscience and its implications.
Critically analyze the role of international initiatives in accelerating nanotechnology research. What challenges might they face?
💡 Hint: Consider both the benefits and potential setbacks of global cooperation.
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