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What institution is responsible for choosing the Nobel laureates in physics and chemistry, according to Nobel's will?

  • The Nobel Foundation

  • The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences

  • The Nobel Committee

  • The Swedish Institute

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According to Alfred Nobel's will, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences is responsible for choosing the Nobel laureates in physics and chemistry. This reflects Nobel's own scientific background and his desire to reward outstanding contributions in these fields.
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