Is There Any Method by Which We Can Detect Individual

question 33

Multiple Choice

Is there any method by which we can detect individual atoms in the laboratory?

• A) Yes, by using microscopes based on X-rays rather than on light.
• B) Yes, by using very high power microscopes based on visible light of very short wavelength.
• C) No, because atoms are purely mathematical abstractions and not real physical objects.
• D) No, because atoms are smaller than any physical wavelengths.
• E) Yes, by using microscopes based on the "matter waves" made by material particles such as electrons.

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Definitions:

Needs for Competence

The intrinsic motivation that drives individuals to seek out challenges and opportunities to enhance their skills and abilities.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision; in psychology, it often relates to the sense of control or agency over one's actions and life.

Relatedness

The feeling of being connected or related to others, which is essential for fostering social bonds and personal relationships.

Existence Needs

Basic physical and material well-being necessities like food, shelter, and safety that individuals require.