The Adventure, Class 11 English Hornbill
Reality is not what is directly revealed to the senses. For example, we can't see atoms and molecules, but they are real. Scientists have made discoveries about how these tiny particles behave, which can be seen in the story Adventure when Rajendra mentions physicists' findings. Unlike a bullet shot from a gun, the position of an electron fired from a source cannot be accurately predicted.
Why are atoms and molecules mentioned?
(a) To illustrate the unpredictability of electron positions
(b) To highlight the discoveries made by scientists
(c) To compare them with bullets shot from a gun
(d) To emphasize their invisibility to the naked eye
Solution
(d) To emphasize their invisibility to the naked eye
How does the behavior of an electron fired from a source differ from that of a bullet shot from a gun?
(a) Electron positions can be accurately predicted, unlike bullet trajectories
(b) Both can be accurately predicted based on their initial velocity
(c) Bullet trajectories are unpredictable, while electron positions can be accurately predicted
(d) Both follow predictable paths regardless of their source
Solution
(c) Bullet trajectories are unpredictable, while electron positions can be accurately predicted
Briefly explain the following statements from the text. “You need some interaction to cause a transition.”
You need some interaction to cause a transition. Professor Gaintonde’s thought process during a collision led to a shift in his understanding, as described by Rajendra Deshpande. The collision sparked thoughts about catastrophic theory and its impact on history, particularly the Battle of Panipat. This internal dialogue ultimately prompted a transition in the professor's perspective.
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