Nanotechnology

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1. The word nano means “” in Greek.
2. A nanometer is about 3-5 long.
3. An inch is about 25 nanometers long.
4. The founder of is K. Eric Dexler.
5. are the strongest wires known to man.
6. Nanotechnology is the future of .
7. Nanotechnology is activated when exposed to .
8. is used to hold down atoms.
9. invented the buckyball.
10. is going to help cure cancer, make space elevators, and make stainless pants.