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Oh, dude, scientists didn't know much about atoms for a long time because they were too busy figuring out other stuff, like how to not die from diseases and how to make really big explosions. Plus, atoms are like super tiny, so it's not like they were just hanging out waiting to be discovered. It took a while for them to get their moment in the scientific spotlight.

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Why didn't scientists know much about atoms for a long time?

They are so very small, that they can not be seen even with the strongest microscope. And long ago, microscopes were very simple compared to days'. Only when things didn't add up, did they begin to think that there must be other things out there. The word means that these are somethings that can not be cut. But even now we know that has changed. (atomic weapons are based on 'cutting' or splitting atoms).Here is a link that may help: http://atomictimeline.net/index.php


Why didn't scientists know about atoms for a long time?

They are so very small, that they can not be seen even with the strongest microscope. And long ago, microscopes were very simple compared to days'. Only when things didn't add up, did they begin to think that there must be other things out there. The word means that these are somethings that can not be cut. But even now we know that has changed. (atomic weapons are based on 'cutting' or splitting atoms).Here is a link that may help: http://atomictimeline.net/index.php


How long do atoms typically endure before undergoing decay or transformation?

Atoms can typically endure for billions of years before undergoing decay or transformation.


In a controlled experiment a scientist is studying how long it takes parachutes of different sizes to fall to the ground what is the independent variable?

The independent variable is the size of the parachute. It is the variable that the scientist intentionally changes or manipulates in order to observe its effect on the falling time of the parachutes.


In a controlled experiment a scientist is studying how long it takes parachutes of different sizes to fall to the ground what is the variable?

The variable being studied is the size of the parachutes.

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