Before Einstein, Scientists Thought That the Substance That Was "Waving

question 105

Multiple Choice

Before Einstein, scientists thought that the substance that was "waving" when a light wave was transmitted was

• A) plasma.
• B) ether.
• C) air.
• D) phlogisten.
• E) They didn't think any material substance was waving.

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Definitions:

Soft Determinists

Philosophers who believe that while human behavior is influenced by external factors, individuals still possess the ability to make choices, blending determinism with free will.

Determinism

The belief in philosophy that every event, including decisions on moral issues, is fully predetermined by preceding causes.

Compatible

The ability of two or more concepts, systems, or devices to work together without conflict or incompatibility.

Sartre

A 20th-century French philosopher, playwright, novelist, and political activist, known for his leading role in existentialism and his assertion that "existence precedes essence."