What is the Uncertainty Principle

What is the Uncertainty Principle

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Physics, Science

11th Grade - University

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a property shared by both quantum physics and general wave behavior?

The ability to travel faster than light

The uncertainty principle

The existence of parallel universes

The creation of matter from energy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the frequency of a wave describe?

The height of the wave

The speed of the wave

The color of the wave

The distance between wave crests

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a low frequency wave compare to a high frequency wave in terms of energy?

It has no energy

It has the same energy

It has less energy

It has more energy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it difficult to measure the frequency of a localized wave pulse?

Because it is too fast

Because it doesn't have crests

Because it is too small

Because it is invisible

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the uncertainty principle, what can you not know simultaneously about a wave?

Its color and speed

Its height and width

Its position and frequency

Its origin and destination