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What does 'quantum entanglement' refer to in physics?
Answer
When two particles are connected so that the state of one instantly affects the other
Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon where two or more particles become correlated in such a way that the quantum state of one particle instantly influences the state of the other, regardless of distance.
💡 Did you know?
Einstein famously called entanglement 'spooky action at a distance' because he was skeptical of its implications.
Other options people guess
- When electrons orbit in circular patterns
- When energy waves interfere with each other
- When atoms fuse together in nuclear reactions
Topics
- Physics
- Quantum Mechanics
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