Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is Schrodinger's Cat?

  1. The cat of famous scientist schrodinger who became famous after being sold for 1 Million dollars after his death in 1950

  2. The system stops being the superposition of two states and becomes either one when the observation takes place.

  3. The cat particle in quantum mechanics which was discovered by Schrodinger

  4. The superstition involving cats and quantum mechanics

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Schrodinger's Cat is a famous thought experiment in quantum mechanics that illustrates the concept of superposition. A quantum system can exist in multiple states simultaneously until it is observed or measured, at which point it 'collapses' into one definite state. The cat in the box represents a quantum system that is both alive and dead until observed. Option A is nonsensical and not related to quantum mechanics.