Topic 9: The Electron, Video B: Birth of Quantum Mechanics Flashcards
1
Q
What does classical mechanics say?
A
All energies are possible and we understand matter. F=ma
2
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What does quantum mechanics say?
A
Not all energies are allowed and we cannot actually predict where small particles are found. H si equals E si.
3
Q
Energy level and wave functions are labeled by quantum what?
A
Numbers.
