Notes on Generic Elective Physics - II Atomic and Nuclear Physics Inadequacy of classical physics: Classical physics, also called Newtonian physics, is a scientific framework that was developed to describe the motion of objects on macroscopic scales. It is highly successful in explaining and predicting the behavior of everyday objects, such as the motion of planets, the behavior of fluids, and the mechanics of solid objects. However, classical physics has certain limitations and fails to adequately describe certain phenomena observed in the natural world. Here are a few areas where classical physics is inadequate: 1.Quantum Mechanics: Classical physics cannot explain the behavior of particles on the atomic and subatomic scale. Quantum mechanics, a branch of physics developed in the early 20th century, provides a more accurate description of the behavior of particles at these scales. Quantum mechanics introduces concepts such as wave-particle duality, superposition, and uncer