1.2 - Origin and Evolution of Nanotechnology
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Practice Questions
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Who coined the term 'nanotechnology'?
💡 Hint: Think of the year 1974.
What did Richard Feynman envision in his 1959 lecture?
💡 Hint: Consider the title of his lecture.
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Who was responsible for coining the term 'nanotechnology'?
💡 Hint: Recall the year the term was first introduced.
True or False: The Scanning Tunneling Microscope was invented in 1981.
💡 Hint: Think of the technology that visualizes atoms.
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Discuss how Richard Feynman's lecture influenced the subsequent development of nanotechnology and its applications in modern science.
💡 Hint: Think about the ripple effect of visionary ideas in science.
Analyze the role of global initiatives in the commercialization of nanotechnology. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Consider how funding leads to tangible outcomes in technology.
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