What are the principles of classical physics that were undermined by quantum phenomena? 1. Matter is made of particles. 2. Energy is transferred & stored in continuous, arbitrary amounts. 3. Like charges repel and unlike charges attract. 4. Light is an electromagnetic wave. (A) 2 only, actually (B) 1, 2, and 4 (C) 1 and 4 (D) 1, 3, and 4

What are the principles of classical physics that were undermined by quantum phenomena? 1. Matter is made of particles. 2. Energy is transferred & stored in continuous, arbitrary amounts. 3. Like charges repel and unlike charges attract. 4. Light is an electromagnetic wave. (A) 2 only, actually (B) 1, 2, and 4 (C) 1 and 4 (D) 1, 3, and 4

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