uncertainty principle
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a theory stating that the exact position and momentum of a particle cannot be measured precisely at the same time
- The uncertainty principle is a fundamental rule in quantum physics.
- Scientists use the uncertainty principle to understand particle behavior.
- Measurement precision is limited by the uncertainty principle.
- Heisenberg's uncertainty principle challenges predictability in the quantum realm.
- Knowing both properties precisely is impossible according to the uncertainty principle.
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