Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Whether a metric ruler gives a continuous or a quantized measurement of length is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Quantum theory was proposed by Max Planck in
(b)
Interpretation:
Whether a digital laser gives a continuous or a quantized measurement of length is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Quantum theory was proposed by Max Planck in
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