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What distinguishes a quantum computer from a classical computer?
What distinguishes a quantum computer from a classical computer?
- Quantum computers use transistors, while classical computers use qubits.
- Quantum computers perform calculations using superposition and entanglement, whereas classical computers use bits representing 0 or 1. (correct)
- Quantum computers use less power than classical computers.
- Quantum computers are limited to integer arithmetic, while classical computers can perform floating-point operations.
Which of the following is NOT a potential application of quantum computing?
Which of the following is NOT a potential application of quantum computing?
- Drug discovery and materials science.
- Optimizing logistical supply chains.
- Calculating the sum of two integers. (correct)
- Breaking current encryption algorithms.
What is quantum entanglement?
What is quantum entanglement?
- A method for correcting errors that arise due to the delicate nature of qubits.
- A physical phenomenon where two or more qubits become linked, and the state of one instantaneously influences the state of the others, regardless of the distance separating them. (correct)
- A specific type of quantum algorithm used for factorization.
- The process of cooling qubits to near absolute zero temperatures.
Which of the following poses the greatest challenge in building and maintaining quantum computers?
Which of the following poses the greatest challenge in building and maintaining quantum computers?
Consider a quantum algorithm that achieves a quadratic speedup over its classical counterpart for a specific problem. If the classical algorithm takes $O(n^2)$ time to solve a problem of size $n$, what would be the approximate time complexity of the quantum algorithm?
Consider a quantum algorithm that achieves a quadratic speedup over its classical counterpart for a specific problem. If the classical algorithm takes $O(n^2)$ time to solve a problem of size $n$, what would be the approximate time complexity of the quantum algorithm?
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