COMPETENCY
Outline the major features of quantum mechanics and how they are applied to various fields.
STUDENT SUCCESS CRITERIA
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INSTRUCTIONS
In a two-page paper, research three examples of technologies that use quantum mechanics. Explain, in your own words, how these applications impact society. If you or someone you know has ever had an MRI scan for a medical diagnosis, you have experienced the result of quantum physics for measuring bodily structures. Finally, provide another specific example from your own life that could be influenced by these applications.