Quiz on the basics of quantum mechanics

Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that deals with the behavior of particles on very small scales, where classical physics no longer applies.

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A quantum is the smallest discrete unit of a physical property, such as energy or momentum, that a system can possess according to quantum theory.

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The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle states that it is impossible to simultaneously know both the precise position and the precise momentum of a particle.

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Wave-particle duality is the concept that particles like electrons and photons exhibit both wave-like and particle-like behavior depending on how they are observed.

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Quantum states describe the properties and behavior of a quantum system, such as its position, momentum, and energy.

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Superposition is the principle that a quantum system can exist in a combination of multiple states simultaneously.

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Entanglement is a phenomenon where two or more particles become correlated in such a way that the state of one particle instantaneously affects the state of the other, regardless of the distance between them.

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A quantum measurement is the process of observing a quantum system, which causes it to collapse from a superposition of states into a single, definite state.

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