Quantum Basics for Kids

Q1 What does a quantum computer use instead of electricity flowing through wires?

Tiny light particles called photons Really fast hamsters running on wheels Magic fairy dust Super cold ice cubes

💡 Quantum computers use photons (particles of light) to do calculations!

Q2 Regular computer bits can be 0 or 1. What can quantum bits (qubits) be?

Only 0 Only 1 0, 1, or both at the same time! 2 or 3

💡 This is called superposition - qubits can be 0, 1, or BOTH at the same time until you look at them!

Q3 Why are quantum computers good at solving really big problems?

They have more buttons They can try many solutions at once They are painted a special color They are bigger

💡 Because they can try many solutions at the same time thanks to superposition!

Q4 What everyday thing uses the same particles as a quantum computer?

A refrigerator A light bulb A bicycle A sandwich

💡 Light bulbs and quantum computers both use photons - particles of light!

Q5 What is entanglement in quantum computing?

When your headphone wires get tangled When qubits are magically connected no matter how far apart When the computer gets confused When you forget your password

💡 Entangled qubits are connected in a special way - what happens to one instantly affects the other, even far away!