Physics Fundamentals Quiz

The main goal of physics is to understand how the universe behaves.

A physicist

During the Scientific Revolution in the 17th century, natural sciences emerged as unique research endeavors in their own right.

<p>Physics intersects with many interdisciplinary areas of research, such as biophysics and quantum chemistry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The boundaries of physics are not rigidly defined because new ideas in physics often explain the fundamental aspects of the universe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One of the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics is that the observer affects the event, i.e. 'You get what you look for'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conducting the double slit experiment results in wave interference, meaning that the wave nature of light is observed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To detect photons as particles, a photon detector needs to be used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Placing the photon counter behind the slits does not allow the detection of simple particle behavior because the light behaves as a wave beyond the slits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At a particular location, 'photon events' can be detected through the photon detector, and the frequency will be probabilistic.</p> Signup and view all the answers