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Open up a science textbook and you'll see all kinds of names attached to numbers, and units, like Avogadro's number or charges measured in coulombs. Take these quizzes to find out who they were and why they're remembered.

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  Behind the Constants   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These ten physical and mathematical constants shape our world, but the minds behind them are less well-known. If there's one thing that's constant in all this, it's that famous scientists don't lead boring lives!
Average, 10 Qns, CellarDoor, Apr 19 11
Average
CellarDoor
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  Behind the Units - Mechanics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some scientific units - like the meter - aren't named after anybody in particular. Others, though, are named to honor hard work and brilliant contributions. I'll describe the scientist and work in mechanics, and you name the unit (not the abbreviation).
Average, 10 Qns, CellarDoor, Feb 22 10
Average
CellarDoor
691 plays
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  Behind the Units: Electromagnetism   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some scientific units - like the meter - aren't named after anybody in particular. Others, though, are named to honor hard work and brilliant contributions. I describe the scientist and work in electromagnetism - you name the unit (not the abbreviation).
Tough, 10 Qns, CellarDoor, Apr 19 11
Tough
CellarDoor
503 plays

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