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26. until a measurement is made

Sun Dec 28, 2025, 04:18 PM

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"According to quantum theory, particles exist in multiple states simultaneously until a measurement is made, at which point the wave function collapses into a single state. Schrödinger's cat exemplifies this by"

OK... I'm already confused. Which is the particle - the atom or the cat?
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"until a measurement is made" implies that the act of measurement caused the change.
Is it poorly written?
The atom's radiation is constantly being measured. It will be zero or more.
Should it say: 'until a qualifying measurement is observed'?

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