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What is quantum physics also known as?
What is quantum physics also known as?
In which century did quantum physics emerge?
In which century did quantum physics emerge?
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?
What did Albert Einstein introduce when explaining the photoelectric effect?
What did Albert Einstein introduce when explaining the photoelectric effect?
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What did quantum physics challenge?
What did quantum physics challenge?
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What did classical physics fail to explain?
What did classical physics fail to explain?
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What is the aim of this essay?
What is the aim of this essay?
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Who proposed the wave-particle duality concept for particles like electrons?
Who proposed the wave-particle duality concept for particles like electrons?
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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?
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What mathematical formalism is used to describe quantum mechanics?
What mathematical formalism is used to describe quantum mechanics?
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Which of the following is a practical application of quantum physics that offers unbreakable encryption methods based on the principles of quantum entanglement?
Which of the following is a practical application of quantum physics that offers unbreakable encryption methods based on the principles of quantum entanglement?
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Who formulated a wave equation that describes the probability distribution of particles, giving rise to quantum mechanics as we know it today?
Who formulated a wave equation that describes the probability distribution of particles, giving rise to quantum mechanics as we know it today?
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What concept in quantum physics allows quantum systems to exist in multiple states simultaneously?
What concept in quantum physics allows quantum systems to exist in multiple states simultaneously?
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Which principle of quantum physics explains when two or more particles become correlated in such a way that the properties of one are instantaneously related to the properties of the other(s), even when separated by vast distances?
Which principle of quantum physics explains when two or more particles become correlated in such a way that the properties of one are instantaneously related to the properties of the other(s), even when separated by vast distances?
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Which field of research has led to the development of superconductors, which have zero electrical resistance, and other novel materials?
Which field of research has led to the development of superconductors, which have zero electrical resistance, and other novel materials?
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