Understanding Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle

Understanding Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle

Assessment

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Physics

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What scientific concept is introduced at the beginning of the video?

Quantum Entanglement

Uncertainty Principle

Theory of Relativity

String Theory

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the double-slit experiment, what happens when a laser is used to detect the electron's path?

The interference pattern becomes more pronounced.

The interference pattern disappears.

Two flashes are observed behind both slits.

The electron splits into two.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the uncertainty principle state about observing an electron's properties?

Electrons can only be observed as waves.

Electrons can only be observed as particles.

Observing one property affects the accuracy of observing the other.

Both wave and particle properties can be observed simultaneously.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Delta X represent in Heisenberg's inequality?

Uncertainty in velocity

Uncertainty in position

Electron's mass

Electron's charge

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of H over 4 Pi in the uncertainty principle?

It represents the maximum uncertainty possible.

It is a finite number that relates position and velocity uncertainties.

It is the speed of light constant.

It is the gravitational constant.