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Modern Age Flashcards

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16th century to the present day
Characterized by significant change in human life

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Modern age (modernity)

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Scientist and thinker began to challenge traditional beliefs and embrace empirical observation and experimentation

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Scientific revolution

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A systematic approach to inquiry that emphasizes observation hypothesis testing and collection of empharical evidence

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Scientist method

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Fundamental principles that describe how object behave force us acted upon them

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Newtons law of motion

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An object stay at rest stay at rest, an object stay in motion remain in motion

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Law of inertia (1st law)

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Relates mass force and acceleration

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Law of acceleration (2nd law)

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For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction

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Law of interaction (3rd law)

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Shift from agrarian and handcraft based economies to industrial and mechanized industry.

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Industrial revolution

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Fundamental concept of modern biology

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Theory of evolution

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Major development in modern age revolutionary our understanding of the physical world and transformed every day

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Electromagnitism and electricity

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He invented Electromagnetic induction demonstrate the relationship between electricity and magnetism

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Michael faraday

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He invented Maxwell equation provides a comprehensive framework for understanding electromagnetism as a unified force

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James clerk maxwell

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Cornerstone of modern physics

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Quantum mechanics

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Revolutionized our understanding of space time and gravity

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Theory of relativity

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Two components of theory of relativity

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Special and general relativity

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Defining phenomenon of the modern age

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Computer revolution

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Large and comolex that are capable of performing complex calculation at speeds far beyond human capability

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Electronic computer

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Computers use for scientific and military puposes

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Electronic numerical integrator and computer (ENIAC)
Universal atomic comouter (UNIVAC)

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Defining endeavor of the modern age

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Space exploration

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First human in space

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Yuri Gagarin

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Successfully landed astronauts on the moon in 1969

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United state apollo program

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Expanded our understanding of the cosmos

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National aeronautics and space administration (NASA)

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Fostered cooperation in space promoting scientific research and technological advancement

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International space station

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Characterized by the rapid advancement of the digital devices and the internet

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The information age or digital age

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Central driving force of information age

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The internet

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Defining aspect of information age.. began with the widespread adaption of digital technology

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Digital revolution

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Integral part of information age

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The internet and the world wide web

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Global network of inter connected computers and device’s

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Internet

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System of interlinked hypertext documents and multimedia content that can be accessed via the internet

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World wide web

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Vast amount of digital information are collected stored and analysed

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Big data and big science

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Refer to extremely large and complex data sets that are generated from various source including social media sensory and online transactions

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Big data

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The field that focussed on developing techniques and tool tools to extract meaningful insights from big data

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Big science

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Key elements of information age

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Artificial intelligence

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Offer understanding and manipulating organism

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Biotechnology and genetics

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Study of genes and hereditary

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Genetics

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Encompasses a wide range of techniques that harness biological processes for various purpose

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Biotechnology

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Provides healthcare professionals with powerful tools to visualize and diagnose various medical condition

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Medical imaging and diagnostic

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Gained prominence as a response to environmental concers and need eco-friendly solution

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Clean technology

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Involves manipulating and engineering materials at the nano scale

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Nanotechnology

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Broken down geographical barriers enabling people business and organization world wide web to connect communicate effortless

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Global collaboration

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From wearable fitness tracker to mobile health apps and electronic records

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Digital health technology

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A subsets of digital health that allows patients to consult with health care professionals remotely through video calls or teleconferencing

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Telemedicine

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