Quantum Mechanics

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Which phenomenon could classical physics not explain, leading to the development of quantum mechanics?

  • Photoelectric effect
  • Blackbody radiation spectrum
  • Neither the blackbody radiation spectrum nor the photoelectric effect
  • Both the blackbody radiation spectrum and the photoelectric effect (correct)

Who proposed groundbreaking ideas that contributed to the birth of quantum mechanics?

  • Albert Einstein
  • Both Max Planck and Albert Einstein (correct)
  • Neither Max Planck nor Albert Einstein
  • Max Planck

What is wave-particle duality?

  • The ability of particles to exhibit wave-like behavior (correct)
  • The ability of particles to exhibit particle-like behavior
  • The inability of particles to exhibit both wave-like and particle-like behavior
  • The inability of particles to exhibit neither wave-like nor particle-like behavior

What does quantum mechanics underpin?

<p>Our understanding of physical phenomena at microscopic scales (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has quantum mechanics led to?

<p>Numerous technological advancements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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