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Q · Modern PhysicsMedium · 45s
Which phenomenon best explains why electrons in atoms have quantised energy levels? Option: 18
TopicModern Physics
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Quantum Mechanics, specifically the Schrödinger equation, explains quantized energy levels.
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Final Answer: Option B — Quantum Mechanics
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