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Spin quantum number

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Tiny bits in our world act like magnets.

Quantum projection of S onto z for spin half particles.svg
Quantum projection of S onto z for spin half particles.svg
They can spin in two ways. One way is up. One way is down. This helps us learn how they work. Can you imagine tiny magnets? They are very small!

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