At which institution in Zurich did Albert Einstein study to become a teacher of physics and mathematics?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Swiss Federal Polytechnic, today ETH Zurich
- Step 1: Einstein moved to Zurich in 1896. Step 2. He studied at the Polytechnic, now ETH Zurich. Answer: the Polytechnic. Why not the others: he worked in Bern later, but did not study at these universities.
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