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How to determine the exact position and momentum of an electron?


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Heisenberg uncertainty principle

  1. The Heisenberg uncertainty principle states that the exact position and momentum of an electron cannot be simultaneuosly determined.
  2. This is because electrons simply don't have a definite position and momentum.
  3. Simultaneous determination of exact position and momentum of an electron is not possible.

Therefore, From Heisenberg uncertainty principle, we cannot determine exam position and momentum of electron.


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