2006-09-19 23:49:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
G'day Jennifer,
Thanks for your question.
In physics, a quantum (plural: quanta) refers to an indivisible and perhaps elementary entity. For instance, a "light quantum", being a unit of light (that is, a photon). In combinations like "quantum mechanics", "quantum optics", etc., it distinguishes a more specialized field of study.
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2006-09-20 00:00:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In its simplest terms its just an amount of something. Check any dictionary or internet pages to find the more scientific meanings.
2016-03-26 21:13:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In physics, a quantum is the smallest quantity of radiant energy, equal to Planck's constant times the frequency of the associated radiation.
Dictionary.com does wonders you know. You didn't have to waste your 5 points, but thanks for my two. :)
2006-09-20 02:06:57 · answer #3 · answered by Angela 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In very very short words: State of Energy
2006-09-20 08:53:05 · answer #4 · answered by sonfarX 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A quantity or amount. A specified portion. Something that can be counted or measured.
2006-09-19 23:55:40 · answer #5 · answered by Sonu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its is defined as the smallest indivisble particle.
We are very close to finding the smallest indivisible particle.
2006-09-19 23:54:31 · answer #6 · answered by hari_mpkumar 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
lately, we've been using the term in search of intelligent life in politics (USA). We're still searching! LOL!
2006-09-19 23:58:52 · answer #7 · answered by My Big Bear Ron 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
IT MEANS A VERY SMALL QUANTITY OF ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY.
2006-09-19 23:56:08 · answer #8 · answered by juhi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋