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In that universe, which of the following objects would require quantum mechanics to describe, that is, would show both particle and wave properties? Which objects would act like everyday objects, and be adequately described by classical mechanics?object quantum or classical?A human with a mass of 83. kg, 1.6 m high, moving at 2.5 m/s.classicalquantumAn atom with a mass of 1.0 x 10-25 kg, 109. pm wide, moving at 335. m/s.classicalquantumA raindrop with a mass of 10.0 mg, 4.1 mm wide, moving at 6.2 m/s.classicalquantumA ball with a mass of 90. g, 6.8 cm wide, moving at 29.9 m/s.classicalquantum

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In that universe, which of the following objects would require quantum mechanics to describe, that is, would show both particle and wave properties? Which objects would act like everyday objects, and be adequately described by classical mechanics?object quantum or classical?A human with a mass of 83. kg, 1.6 m high, moving at 2.5 m/s.classicalquantumAn atom with a mass of 1.0 x 10-25 kg, 109. pm wide, moving at 335. m/s.classicalquantumA raindrop with a mass of 10.0 mg, 4.1 mm wide, moving at 6.2 m/s.classicalquantumA ball with a mass of 90. g, 6.8 cm wide, moving at 29.9 m/s.classicalquantum

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A human with a mass of 83. kg, 1.6 m high, moving at 2.5 m/s. - Classical

An atom with a mass of 1.0 x 10-25 kg, 109. pm wide, moving at 335. m/s. - Quantum

A raindrop with a mass of 10.0 mg, 4.1 mm wide, moving at 6.2 m/s. - Classical

A ball with a mass of 90. g, 6.8 cm wide, moving at 29.9 m/s. - Classical

Explanation:

Quantum mechanics is necessary to describe the behavior of very small particles, such as atoms or subatomic particles, because these particles exhibit both particle and wave properties.

Classical mechanics, on the other hand, is sufficient to describe the behavior of macroscopic objects, like humans, raindrops, and balls, because these objects do not exhibit wave properties and behave like everyday objects.

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