Quantum mechanics is easily understood because it is based on Newtonian physics and is consistent with our experiences
2006-11-28 11:48:58 · 3 answers · asked by reejabhattarai 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
No.
Quantum mechanics is quite different from Newtonian physics. If you ever take a class involving it, you'll find out that it's not easily understood.
When you get down to the atomic and subatomic level, classical mechanics doesn't accurately represent what's happening. You need the more fundamental laws of quantum mechanics.
2006-11-28 11:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by Patchy O'Squirrel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - The opposite is true. Quantum Mechanics is not based on Newtonian physics.
It is very alien from our everyday experiences. I have a degree in Physics and it took most of the class a very long time to work out how the hell everything worked.
2006-11-28 11:58:25 · answer #2 · answered by wilkes_in_london 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not true.
Newtonian physics is based on observation of easily duplicated events - opposite reactions, inertia, straight paths and so on. It is a smooth continuum of mechanical events.
Quantum mechanics is based on quanta - small discreet packets of energy. It deals in the characteristics of sub-atomic particles - which observations and experiments have confirmed do not obey Newton's laws. It relies on uncertainty principals to explain phenomenon which cannot be accurately measured - or predicted.
2006-11-28 12:14:29 · answer #3 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋