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Who proposed the quantum hypothesis that energy is quantized in discrete packets or 'quanta' when explaining blackbody radiation?
Who proposed the quantum hypothesis that energy is quantized in discrete packets or 'quanta' when explaining blackbody radiation?
- Max Planck (correct)
- Isaac Newton
- Niels Bohr
- Albert Einstein
What is the main focus of quantum physics?
What is the main focus of quantum physics?
- Understanding the behavior of matter and energy at the smallest scales of the universe (correct)
- Investigating the behavior of matter and energy at the largest scales of the universe
- Exploring the behavior of stars and galaxies
- Studying the principles of classical physics
Who extended Max Planck's ideas by explaining the photoelectric effect and introducing the concept of photons?
Who extended Max Planck's ideas by explaining the photoelectric effect and introducing the concept of photons?
- Albert Einstein (correct)
- Marie Curie
- Niels Bohr
- Max Planck
What was the key limitation of classical physics that led to the emergence of quantum physics?
What was the key limitation of classical physics that led to the emergence of quantum physics?
What did Max Planck propose when explaining blackbody radiation?
What did Max Planck propose when explaining blackbody radiation?
What concept did Albert Einstein introduce when explaining the photoelectric effect?
What concept did Albert Einstein introduce when explaining the photoelectric effect?
Who proposed the quantum model of the hydrogen atom, explaining the spectral lines of hydrogen?
Who proposed the quantum model of the hydrogen atom, explaining the spectral lines of hydrogen?
Which physicist proposed the wave-particle duality, suggesting that particles like electrons exhibit both particle and wave-like behavior?
Which physicist proposed the wave-particle duality, suggesting that particles like electrons exhibit both particle and wave-like behavior?
Who formulated the wave equation that describes the probability distribution of particles, contributing to the development of quantum mechanics?
Who formulated the wave equation that describes the probability distribution of particles, contributing to the development of quantum mechanics?
Which principle of quantum physics states that energy levels in quantum systems are discrete, unlike in classical physics?
Which principle of quantum physics states that energy levels in quantum systems are discrete, unlike in classical physics?
According to quantum physics, particles like electrons and photons can exhibit both particle and wave-like properties. What is this property called?
According to quantum physics, particles like electrons and photons can exhibit both particle and wave-like properties. What is this property called?
Which physicist proposed the Uncertainty Principle, stating that it's impossible to simultaneously know with absolute precision both the position and momentum of a particle?
Which physicist proposed the Uncertainty Principle, stating that it's impossible to simultaneously know with absolute precision both the position and momentum of a particle?
In quantum physics, which concept states that quantum systems can exist in multiple states simultaneously?
In quantum physics, which concept states that quantum systems can exist in multiple states simultaneously?
What does entanglement refer to in quantum physics?
What does entanglement refer to in quantum physics?
What equation is central to quantum mechanics and describes the time evolution of a quantum system?
What equation is central to quantum mechanics and describes the time evolution of a quantum system?
What is the key principle underlying quantum computing that allows it to perform certain computations exponentially faster than classical computers?
What is the key principle underlying quantum computing that allows it to perform certain computations exponentially faster than classical computers?
Which practical application of quantum physics offers unbreakable encryption methods based on the principles of quantum entanglement?
Which practical application of quantum physics offers unbreakable encryption methods based on the principles of quantum entanglement?
Research in which area has led to the development of superconductors, which have zero electrical resistance?
Research in which area has led to the development of superconductors, which have zero electrical resistance?
