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What is quantum physics commonly known as?
What is quantum physics commonly known as?
- Relativity
- Quantum mechanics (correct)
- Astrophysics
- Thermodynamics
When did quantum physics emerge as a response to the limitations of classical physics?
When did quantum physics emerge as a response to the limitations of classical physics?
- Mid 20th century
- Early 20th century (correct)
- Late 19th century
- Early 21st century
Who proposed that energy is quantized in discrete packets or 'quanta' when explaining blackbody radiation?
Who proposed that energy is quantized in discrete packets or 'quanta' when explaining blackbody radiation?
- Niels Bohr
- Max Planck (correct)
- Isaac Newton
- Albert Einstein
What is the concept introduced by Albert Einstein to explain the photoelectric effect?
What is the concept introduced by Albert Einstein to explain the photoelectric effect?
What did quantum physics revolutionize?
What did quantum physics revolutionize?
What did classical physics fail to explain?
What did classical physics fail to explain?
Who proposed that particles like electrons exhibit both particle and wave-like behavior?
Who proposed that particles like electrons exhibit both particle and wave-like behavior?
What is the central equation in quantum mechanics?
What is the central equation in quantum mechanics?
Which principle states that it's impossible to simultaneously know with absolute precision both the position and momentum of a particle?
Which principle states that it's impossible to simultaneously know with absolute precision both the position and momentum of a particle?
What does the square of the wave function, $|\Psi|^2$, give in quantum mechanics?
What does the square of the wave function, $|\Psi|^2$, give in quantum mechanics?
What practical application of quantum physics involves leveraging quantum bits (qubits) to perform computations exponentially faster than classical computers?
What practical application of quantum physics involves leveraging quantum bits (qubits) to perform computations exponentially faster than classical computers?
Which type of measurement can achieve unprecedented precision using quantum sensors?
Which type of measurement can achieve unprecedented precision using quantum sensors?
What does the concept of superposition state in quantum systems?
What does the concept of superposition state in quantum systems?
