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After World War I, how did new theories about science differ from past ideas?
New theories emphasized using technology to find answers.
New theories recognized that explanations were not always possible.
New theories aimed to provide hope through science.
New theories reflected changes that were happening in society at large.
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New theories recognized that explanations were not always possible.
Explanation: After World War I developments such as Einstein’s relativity and quantum mechanics challenged the deterministic, fully knowable universe of classical physics. They introduced inherent limits and probabilities (e.g., Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle), showing that not all phenomena could be predicted with certainty. The other options are less accurate: the new theories were more conceptual than simply technology-driven, they weren’t primarily designed to inspire hope, and although they did mirror wider societal changes, the key scientific shift was toward acceptance of limits and uncertainty.
Explanation: After World War I developments such as Einstein’s relativity and quantum mechanics challenged the deterministic, fully knowable universe of classical physics. They introduced inherent limits and probabilities (e.g., Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle), showing that not all phenomena could be predicted with certainty. The other options are less accurate: the new theories were more conceptual than simply technology-driven, they weren’t primarily designed to inspire hope, and although they did mirror wider societal changes, the key scientific shift was toward acceptance of limits and uncertainty.
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