Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2006 2006Moderate

The uncertainty principle can be expressed as:

Correct answer: C. both (a) and (b)

  • A. Apax-h
  • B. AEA-h
  • C. both (a) and (b)
  • D. None

Explanation

The uncertainty principle arises from the wave-particle duality.A quite accurate measurement of one observable involves a relatively large uncertainty in the measurement of the otherIt is expressed in terms of a particle's momentum and position, i.e.p x=h and can alternatively be expressed in terms of Energy and time, i.e., E T=h, so option C is correct.

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