Can We Predict Everything

Can We Predict Everything

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science

11th Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video explores the differences between classical physics and quantum mechanics, highlighting the deterministic nature of classical physics and the probabilistic nature of quantum mechanics. It discusses how weather prediction is often seen as deterministic but is limited by data and computational power. The video also covers Einstein's belief in hidden variables that could explain quantum mechanics deterministically, and concludes with experiments that show no classical explanation can fully describe quantum mechanics.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the main difference between classical physics and quantum mechanics as described in the text?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In what way does the text illustrate the limitations of predictions in quantum mechanics?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does the weatherman's predictions relate to the principles of quantum mechanics?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does the text suggest about the possibility of a classical underlying explanation for quantum physics?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What conclusion does the text reach regarding Einstein's views on quantum mechanics?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF