Atomic Quote by C. V. Raman
“The whole edifice of modern physics is built up on the fundamental hypothesis of the atomic or molecular constitution of matter.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Foundations of Modern Physics, 1930
Modern physics rests on the core assumption that matter consists of atoms and molecules, a premise that underpins scientific theories.
In simple terms: Physics assumes matter is atomic.
Question and test atomic assumptions.
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- research
- education
- technology development
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Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports atomic theory?
- How would physics change if atoms were disproven?
Atomic models may be incomplete or revised.