Quantum Tunneling Quiz

What phenomenon is discussed in the text?

• General Relativity

• Quantum Tunneling

• Classical Mechanics

• Thermodynamics

What type of microscope relies on quantum tunneling to work?

• Fluorescence Microscope

• Scanning Tunneling Microscope

• Optical Microscope

• Electron Microscope

In classical physics, what happens if an electron has less energy than the top of the potential barrier?

• It bounces back

• It splits into two electrons

• It disappears

• It passes through the barrier easily

What equation governs the wave function of a particle in quantum mechanics?

• Newton's Second Law

• Einstein's Field Equations

• Schrodinger Equation

• Maxwell's Equations

What is the shape of the wave function within the potential barrier?

• Sinusoidal

• Parabolic

• Linear

• Exponential Decay Curve

What is the term used for a wave that decays exponentially?

• Standing Wave

• Evanescent Wave

• Transverse Wave

• Sinusoidal Wave

Which type of waves can show evanescent behavior?

• Sound Waves

• Electromagnetic Waves

• Water Waves

• Seismic Waves

What is the main application of quantum tunneling mentioned in the text?

• Building Bridges

• Agriculture

• Exploring Space

• Radioactivity

What is the probability distribution of an electron related to in quantum mechanics?

• Momentum

• Kinetic Energy

• Potential Energy

• Wave Function

What is the energy of the electron denoted by in the Schrodinger equation?

• e

• m

• V

• h