5 Questions
Who first coined the term 'quantum mechanics'?
Max Born
Which phenomena can be explained by considering light as a wave only?
Interference and diffraction
When a photon of energy hυ is incident on the surface of the metal, what happens to the rest of the energy?
It is given to the electron as kinetic energy
What is the dual nature of light?
Behavior of light as both wave and particle
In Einstein's theory of photoelectric effect, what is the energy used in liberating the electron from the metal called?
Work function
Test your knowledge of quantum mechanics with this introductory quiz! Explore the fundamental concepts and historical background of quantum mechanics, and see how much you know about the behavior of matter and energy on the atomic and subatomic scale.
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