STS Midterm Exam
Across
- 2. A branch of physics that explains the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic level.
- 6. The first electronic device to replace vacuum tubes, leading to the miniaturization of electronic circuits.
- 7. This scientist discovered radium and polonium, paving the way for advancements in cancer treatment.
- 9. The scientist who formulated the uncertainty principle, which is fundamental to quantum mechanics.
- 10. The medical imaging technique that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the body.
Down
- 1. This groundbreaking project led to the creation of the first atomic bomb.
- 3. The name of the first antibiotic discovered in 1928 that revolutionized medicine.
- 4. A significant breakthrough in energy production, this process involves splitting atomic nuclei to release massive amounts of energy.
- 5. The invention of this vehicle by the Wright brothers in 1903 changed transportation and military strategy forever.
- 8. The fundamental computing model introduced by Alan Turing, which became the foundation of modern computers.