Which of the following statements about quantum tunneling is not true?
A) Although it has been observed to occur, it violates all other known laws of nature and explaining it therefore represents a major challenge to physicists.
B) It is used in modern electronics and, in fact, our modern-day computers would not work without it.
C) It plays a crucial role in nuclear fusion in the Sun.
D) It allows electrons and other subatomic particles to pass through wall-like energy barriers even when it seems they do not have enough energy to get through the barriers.
A) Although it has been observed to occur, it violates all other known laws of nature and explaining it therefore represents a major challenge to physicists.
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A. positive B. negative C. The particle could be either positive or negative. D. None of these choices is correct.
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Which is the law of reflection?
a. The angle of incidence is the complement of the angle of refraction. b. The angle of incidence is one-half the angle of refraction. c. The angle of transmission is equal to the angle of incidence. d. The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection. e. The angle of incidence is twice the angle of reflection.