Physics Explained

Quantum Physics

Wavefunctions, uncertainty and the quantum world.

Quantum

How the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle Works

What the Heisenberg uncertainty principle says about position and momentum, how to calculate its limits, and why it is not only a measurement problem.

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Quantum

How the Photoelectric Effect Works and Why Light Comes in Packets

How light ejects electrons from metal, why frequency matters more than brightness, how Einstein's photon model explains it, and how to find the threshold.

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