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Physics

Quantum Tunneling Probability

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Quantum tunneling allows subatomic particles to escape from a nucleus even when they lack enough energy to overcome the barrier.

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Have you ever wondered why electrons can pass through walls? In the quantum world, particles don’t follow rules like we do—they can sometimes 'tunnel' through barriers!