Definition of
Quantum
Smallest amount of some physical property in an interaction.
Example: a photon is the smallest unit of light. We cannot have part of a photon! Light (and electromagnetic radiation generally) is made up of individual photons.
Example: a photon is the smallest unit of light. We cannot have part of a photon! Light (and electromagnetic radiation generally) is made up of individual photons.
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