classical mechanics: how energy and forces affect the motion of macroscopic objects ex: as the...
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Classical mechanics: how energy and forces affect the motion of macroscopic objects
Ex: As the driver inputs more energy into the car, the kinetic energy of the car increases proportionately
Chemical energy input into car (J)
Kin
etic
ene
rgy
(J)
Quantum mechanics: energy must be delivered to the electrons in specific quanta for them to be able to move to the next energy level
Energy delivered to electrons (J)
En
erg
y o
f ele
ctro
ns
(J)
1s
2s2p
3s
3d
3p
Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle: it is impossible to know precisely both the velocity (or energy) and the electron’s position at the same time.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Chapter VI:The Cheshire Cat Gets Weirder