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What is quantum physics?
What is quantum physics?
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?
What was the main limitation of classical physics that led to the emergence of quantum physics?
What was the main limitation of classical physics that led to the emergence of quantum physics?
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What did quantum physics challenge?
What did quantum physics challenge?
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In which century did quantum physics emerge as a response to the limitations of classical physics?
In which century did quantum physics emerge as a response to the limitations of classical physics?
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Who developed a quantum model of the hydrogen atom where electrons occupy specific energy levels or orbits?
Who developed a quantum model of the hydrogen atom where electrons occupy specific energy levels or orbits?
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Which physicist proposed the idea of wave-particle duality for particles like electrons?
Which physicist proposed the idea of wave-particle duality for particles like electrons?
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Who formulated the wave equation that describes the probability distribution of particles, leading to the development of quantum mechanics?
Who formulated the wave equation that describes the probability distribution of particles, leading to the development of quantum mechanics?
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Which principle of quantum physics states that energy levels in quantum systems are discrete?
Which principle of quantum physics states that energy levels in quantum systems are discrete?
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According to the text, who proposed the Uncertainty Principle which states that it's impossible to simultaneously know with absolute precision both the position and momentum of a particle?
According to the text, who proposed the Uncertainty Principle which states that it's impossible to simultaneously know with absolute precision both the position and momentum of a particle?
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What concept states that quantum systems can exist in multiple states simultaneously?
What concept states that quantum systems can exist in multiple states simultaneously?
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What phenomenon occurs 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)?
What phenomenon occurs 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)?
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What is the central equation in quantum mechanics as described in the text?
What is the central equation in quantum mechanics as described in the text?
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What practical application of quantum physics leverages quantum bits (qubits) to perform certain computations exponentially faster than classical computers?
What practical application of quantum physics leverages quantum bits (qubits) to perform certain computations exponentially faster than classical computers?
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What practical application of quantum physics offers unbreakable encryption methods based on the principles of quantum entanglement?
What practical application of quantum physics offers unbreakable encryption methods based on the principles of quantum entanglement?
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What area of research in quantum materials has led to the development of superconductors, which have zero electrical resistance, and other novel materials?
What area of research in quantum materials has led to the development of superconductors, which have zero electrical resistance, and other novel materials?
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What mathematical formalism provides a powerful tool for explaining and predicting the behavior of particles at the quantum scale?
What mathematical formalism provides a powerful tool for explaining and predicting the behavior of particles at the quantum scale?
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