Do you know the face of the physical unit you are using in your calculations?

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This forum discussion centers on identifying classical scientists whose names are associated with physical units, spanning from the early 1600s to the early 1900s. Participants are challenged to match faces with names without using online resources, promoting engagement and knowledge retention. A random list of names is provided for those who wish to test their knowledge, followed by an answer sheet for self-assessment. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing historical figures in the field of physics.

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  • Familiarity with classical physics concepts and terminology.
  • Knowledge of historical figures in science, particularly those linked to physical units.
  • Understanding of the significance of physical units in scientific calculations.
  • Basic skills in visual recognition and memory recall.
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  • Research the contributions of scientists like Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein to physical units.
  • Explore the history and significance of the International System of Units (SI).
  • Study the biographies of classical scientists featured in the discussion.
  • Learn about the impact of physical units on modern scientific practices.
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This discussion is beneficial for physics students, educators, and history enthusiasts interested in the legacy of classical scientists and their contributions to the field of physics.

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Do you know the face of the physical unit you are using in your calculations?
Test your knowledge here.
Here are faces of 20 classical scientists whose names are associated with physical units. Early 1600s to early 1900s.

At first glance through, how many do you know for certain? Some physicsforum members will most likely know them all! (I only got 4.)

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Now, if you did not know them all at first, but still want to try to get an "A" on this quiz, here's a random list in the first spoiler.
Match faces with names. Clues: racial facial features, clothing, hair styles. And NO google/online cheating! Take your time; hurry up.

Clausius ..............Weber................ Watt.................. Kelvin.............. Volta

Ohm ...................Coulomb............ Gauss............... Hertz............... Celsius

Bell .....................Pascal ..................Tesla....................Newton...........Oersted

Torricelli........... Faraday.............. Joule.....................Ampere...........Henry

Last, here's the answer sheet. How'd you do? Now you know them.

1._Karl Friedrich Gauss .......2_Charles Augustin de Coulomb

(1777-1855)............................(1736-1806)

3._Georg Simon Ohm........ 4._Alessandro Volta

(1787-1854)........................... (1745-1827)

5._Isaac Newton....... 6._Hans Christian Oersted

(1642-1727)............... (1777-1851)

7._William Thomson, Baron Kelvin ...........8._Blaise Pascal

(1824-1907) .........................................................(1623-1662)

9._Alexander Graham Bell ........10._Evangelista Torricelli

(1847-1922) ....................................(1608-1647)

11._Joseph Henry .........12._Michael Faraday

(1797-1878) .....................(1791-1867)

13._James Prescott Joule .............14._Andre Marie Ampere

(1818-1889)....................................... (1775-1836)

15._Rudolf Julius Emanuel Clausius........... 16._Wilhelm Eduard Weber

(1822-1888) .......................................................(1804-1891)

17._Anders Celsius..... 18._Nikola Tesla

(1701-1744)..................... (1856-1943)

19._James Watt............. 20._Heinrich Rudolf Hertz

(1736-1819) ....................(1857-1894)


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