Quantum Physics Basics
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Who is often called the 'father of quantum mechanics' for his work on energy quanta?
About Quantum Physics Basics
Quantum Physics Basics is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Explore the fascinating world of quantum mechanics and subatomic particles A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
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1. Who is often called the 'father of quantum mechanics' for his work on energy quanta?
Answer: Max Planck
2. What famous thought experiment involves a cat that is both alive and dead?
Answer: Schrödinger's Cat
3. What principle states that you cannot simultaneously know both the exact position and momentum of a particle?
Answer: Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
4. What is the term for the smallest discrete unit of energy?
Answer: Quantum
5. What phenomenon did Einstein call 'spooky action at a distance'?
Answer: Quantum entanglement
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Quantum Physics Basics has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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