Physics: Concepts and Connections, 4th ed., Art Hobson Chapter 13

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Physics Concepts and Connections, 4th ed., Art
HobsonChapter 13 Quantum Physics
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Regarding the effect of modern physics on the
Newtonian worldview

• A) Quantum theory and relativity both alter the
  Newtonian worldview only slightly.
• B) Relativity theory does not alter the Newtonian
  worldview, but quantum theory does.
• C) Both theories alter the Newtonian worldview,
  but relativity alters it more radically than
  quantum theory.
• D) Both theories alter the Newtonian worldview,
  but quantum theory alters it more radically than
  relativity.

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Which of the following provides evidence that
light is made of waves?

• A) The individual dots seen on a photographic
  plate when a photo is taken at extremely short
  exposure times
• B) Interference effects seen when light passes
  through a narrow opening
• C) Both of the above
• D) Experiments that spread light out into a
  spectrum of colors
• E) All of the above

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Can our eyes detect individual photons?

• A) Yes, as long as the light is in the visible
  part of the EM spectrum.
• B) No, at least 100 photons are needed to trigger
  a response in our eyes and brain.
• C) No, at least 1000 photons are needed to
  trigger a response in our eyes and brain.
• D) No, at least 10 000 photons are needed to
  trigger a response in our eyes and brain.