Quantum Classroom Quiz: Schrödinger's Cat
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Question 1: The Thought Experiment
What was Schrödinger's main purpose in creating the "cat in a box" thought experiment?
A
To demonstrate that cats have quantum properties
B
To show the absurdity of applying quantum rules to everyday objects
C
To prove that quantum superposition is real
D
To design a safer way to handle radioactive materials
Question 2: Quantum Superposition
In quantum mechanics, what does "superposition" mean?
A
A particle existing in multiple places at the same time
B
A system existing in multiple states simultaneously until measured
C
Atoms piling on top of each other
D
The ability to predict exact outcomes of experiments
Question 3: The Copenhagen Interpretation
According to the Copenhagen interpretation, what happens when we observe a quantum system?
B
The wave function collapses to a single definite state
C
The system becomes more uncertain
D
Multiple universes are created
Question 4: The Measurement Problem
What is the "measurement problem" highlighted by Schrödinger's cat?
A
How to measure a cat's weight without opening the box
B
When exactly does the wave function collapse during observation
C
How to build better Geiger counters
D
The difficulty of keeping cats in boxes
Question 5: Modern Interpretations
Which interpretation suggests that both outcomes (alive and dead) actually occur in separate universes?
A
Copenhagen interpretation
B
Many-Worlds interpretation
D
Objective collapse theory
Interactive: Observe Schrödinger's Cat
Experience the thought experiment yourself. The cat is in a superposition until you observe it.
Radioactive Atom
50% decay chance
Schrödinger's Cat
In superposition
Poison Vial
Releases if atom decays
Current State
The cat is in quantum superposition (both alive and dead) until observed.
Mathematically: |Cat⟩ = 1/√2 (|Alive⟩ + |Dead⟩)
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