Which is not correctly matched?

2022

Which is not correctly matched?

  1. A.

    Law of Gravitation – Newton

  2. B.

    Theory of Relativity – Einstein

  3. C.

    Dynamite – Alfred Nobel

  4. D.

    Telescope – Marconi

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Correct answer: D

Answer: Telescope – Marconi is not correctly matched.

Explanation: Guglielmo Marconi was a pioneer of wireless communication and radio, not the telescope. The telescope was developed in the early 17th century (Hans Lippershey is often credited) and was significantly improved by Galileo.

  • Law of Gravitation — Isaac Newton: Newton formulated the universal law of gravitation, describing gravitational attraction between masses.

  • Theory of Relativity — Albert Einstein: Einstein developed special and general relativity, transforming our understanding of space, time, and gravity.

  • Dynamite — Alfred Nobel: Alfred Nobel invented and patented dynamite in the 19th century.

How to check: Verify each inventor by their known inventions or discoveries. The incorrect pairing is the one where the named inventor is historically associated with a different invention.

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