Quote by Max Planck

An experiment is a question which science poses to Nature and a measurement is the recording of Nature's answer.

An experiment is a question which science poses to Nature an

Summary

This quote suggests that in the context of science, an experiment is essentially a way of posing a question to nature itself. It is through the conduction of experiments that scientists seek answers and understanding about natural phenomena. The measurement part refers to the process of recording the response of nature to the question posed, which is considered as nature's answer. In essence, this quote highlights the fundamental relationship between experiments, questioning nature, and measuring its responses in the pursuit of scientific knowledge.

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