Which is not correctly matched?
2022
Which is not correctly matched?
- A.
Law of Gravitation – Newton
- B.
Theory of Relativity – Einstein
- C.
Dynamite – Alfred Nobel
- 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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