What is quantum physics?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for an explanation or definition of quantum physics, which is a fundamental theory in physics describing the properties of matter and energy on a very small scale, such as atoms and subatomic particles.
Answer
Quantum physics studies matter and energy at atomic and subatomic levels.
Quantum physics is the study of the fundamental properties and behaviors of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic levels.
Answer for screen readers
Quantum physics is the study of the fundamental properties and behaviors of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic levels.
More Information
Quantum physics predicts different behaviors that are not aligned with everyday experiences, such as particles being in multiple states simultaneously.
Tips
A common mistake is thinking of quantum physics using only classical physics concepts, which can lead to misunderstandings due to their fundamentally different nature.
Sources
- What Is Quantum Physics? - Caltech Science Exchange - scienceexchange.caltech.edu
- Quantum mechanics - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Quantum physics | New Scientist - newscientist.com
