Select all that apply
Choose all general assumptions made by scientists.
Multiple select question.
The universe’s fundamental properties have not changed since its inception.
The fundamental nature of the Universe is in constant flux.
The Universe can never be completely described.
All natural forces acting now have always acted.
The correct answer and explanation is:
Correct Answers:
✅ The universe’s fundamental properties have not changed since its inception.
✅ All natural forces acting now have always acted.
Explanation:
Science is based on several fundamental assumptions that allow researchers to study natural phenomena consistently and systematically. Two of these key assumptions are:
- The universe’s fundamental properties have not changed since its inception.
Scientists assume that the laws of physics and the fundamental properties of matter remain constant over time. This assumption is critical for understanding the universe, from the Big Bang to the present. If these properties changed unpredictably, scientific experiments and observations would be unreliable. For instance, the speed of light, gravitational constant, and atomic structures are believed to have remained the same since their emergence, allowing us to study celestial events and predict future cosmic behavior. - All natural forces acting now have always acted.
This principle, often called uniformitarianism, states that the same physical laws and forces we observe today—such as gravity, electromagnetism, and nuclear forces—have always existed and functioned in the same way. This is crucial in fields like geology, astronomy, and physics. For example, geologists use this assumption to understand Earth’s history by studying rock formations and fossils. Similarly, astronomers analyze distant galaxies under the assumption that the same forces governing them apply to our own solar system.
On the other hand, the incorrect choices suggest that the fundamental nature of the universe is in constant flux or that it can never be completely described. While science does acknowledge that our understanding evolves over time, the core principles of the universe itself are assumed to remain stable.
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