Who Is Credited with First Speculating That Matter Is Composed

question 14

Multiple Choice

Who is credited with first speculating that matter is composed of tiny unseen units?

• A) Democritus
• B) Aristarchus
• C) Aristotle
• D) Newton
• E) Einstein

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