Class 12 Nepali Chapter 6 Stephen William Hawkings Exercise Questions Answers

Born on January 8 1942, Stephen Hawking is considered to be one of the greatest scientific minds of our time. Despite suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a severe neuromuscular disease, he contributed in no small measure to the field of theoretical physics and cosmology.

Hawking’s gift wasn’t just his intellect – it was also his sheer force of will, his refusal to let the determination he possessed merely as an ordinary man to understand the universe around him to hinder him. He was more concerned with research than with personal fame, and he authored more than a dozen important books and articles. His most famous book, A Brief History of Time (1988), was an international bestseller and enabled complex scientific theories to be widely understood by the lay public.

His research delved into the birth and structure of the universe, with a particular focus on black holes. He predicted that black holes would release radiation — now known as Hawking radiation — and eventually evaporate and disappear. His concepts paved the way for new avenues in cosmological studies.

Outside of science, Hawking also cautioned the world about impending dangers, including nuclear war, climate change and uncontrolled artificial intelligence. Confined to a wheelchair, he nevertheless managed to inspire people worldwide with his speeches and his upbeat attitude.

Stephen Hawking has shown what effort and hope (and intellectual gifts) can achieve in the face of enormous physical challenges. His contribution was not just a step forward in physics, but a deepening of our understanding of the universe.