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Quantum Quirks Trivia Quiz

This quiz explores some of the major concepts in quantum physics, the 'buzzword' of science for most of the past century.

A multiple-choice quiz by saivenky30. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
saivenky30

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
375,444

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Most of the advancements in quantum physics arose from physicists trying to understand the nature of this very common form of energy. Which form of energy was postulated to have a dual nature, comprising of waves and particles? Hint

Pressure

Sound

Light

Gravity

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who famously postulated the equivalence between momentum and wavelength, essentially stating that every particle has an associated wave nature? Hint

Einstein

De Broglie

Schrodinger

Rutherford

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Question 3 of 10

3. Popularly known as the EPR paradox, the discussion over the nature of quantum 'quirks' such as entanglement led to a series of debates between which famous scientists? Hint

Einstein and Schrodinger

De Broglie and Bohr

Einstein and Bohr

Schrodinger and Pauli

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Question 4 of 10

4. Among all the quantum 'quirks', this one is the most basic. Which property of a subatomic particle is seen to possess an inherently quantum nature, implying that classical laws cannot explain this property? Hint

Density

Charge

Spin

Mass

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which is NOT one of the four quantum numbers used to describe an electron? Hint

Azimuthal

Spin

Principal

Rotational

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Question 6 of 10

6. One of the fundamental properties of quantum physics is the superposition of states. Which animal did Schrodinger use in his famous thought experiment to demonstrate this principle? Hint

Cat

Tiger

Dog

Cow

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the fundamental unit of energy, with regards to light? Hint

Phonon

Proton

Pronon

Photon

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Question 8 of 10

8. As a symbol of the smallest unit of energy, which of these plays a pivotal role in quantum physics? Hint

Einstein's Cosmological Constant

Universal Constant of Gravity

Planck's Constant

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Question 9 of 10

9. The discovery of quantum physics led to the subsequent discovery of what phenomenon in electronics and material science, leading to the invention of sophisticated electron microscopy and microwave solid state devices, among others? Hint

Tunneling

Polarization

Modulation

Scintillation

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Question 10 of 10

10. As a proof of the successful applications of quantum physics, which multinational organization 'scribed' its name using atoms posing as the world's smallest advertisement? Hint

IBM

Apple

AMD

Google

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Light

Light is one of the principal forms of energy, and many experiments, such as the double-slit experiment and Einstein's photoelectric effect, helped to understand the true nature of light, as packets of energy called 'photons'.

2. Who famously postulated the equivalence between momentum and wavelength, essentially stating that every particle has an associated wave nature?

Answer: De Broglie

Louis De Broglie's equivalence is one of the most central concepts in modern physics.

3. Popularly known as the EPR paradox, the discussion over the nature of quantum 'quirks' such as entanglement led to a series of debates between which famous scientists?

Answer: Einstein and Bohr

Einstein argued that Bohr's interpretation of quantum mechanics was correct, yet incomplete. However, several decades later, it was Bell who settled this debate.

Answer: Spin

The spin is associated with a component of the angular momentum of a particle, and the concept of symmetry forms one of the cornerstones of quantum physics.

5. Which is NOT one of the four quantum numbers used to describe an electron?

Answer: Rotational

The four quantum numbers are principal, azimuthal, magnetic and spin.

6. One of the fundamental properties of quantum physics is the superposition of states. Which animal did Schrodinger use in his famous thought experiment to demonstrate this principle?

Answer: Cat

The end result of the experiment being that, until measurement, the cat is in a superposition state of both 'dead' and 'alive' at the same time.

7. What is the fundamental unit of energy, with regards to light?

Answer: Photon

The photon represents a packet of energy, given by the famous relation E=hf where h is Planck's constant and f is the frequency.

8. As a symbol of the smallest unit of energy, which of these plays a pivotal role in quantum physics?

Answer: Planck's Constant

Planck's constant, often denoted by h, represents the smallest unit energy can take since, in quantum physics, energy is discretized.

Answer: Tunneling

Tunneling is seen in many devices such as the tunnel diode and the scanning tunneling microscope.

10. As a proof of the successful applications of quantum physics, which multinational organization 'scribed' its name using atoms posing as the world's smallest advertisement?

Answer: IBM

IBM wrote the name 'IBM' using atoms on a thin film. IBM also released a video created by manipulating atoms. These techniques are usually achieved using atomic force microscopy.

Source: Author saivenky30

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