wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

What does Heisenberg's uncertainty principle imply about the behavior of an electron?


Open in App
Solution

  1. According to Heisenberg's Uncertainty principle, the exact momentum and position of an electron cannot be determined simultaneously.
  2. The mathematical expression for the Heisenberg Uncertainty principle is, x×ph2π
  3. Here, x is the uncertainty of position, p is the change in momentum and h is Planck's constant.
  4. The energy time relation for uncertainty is the measurement of the quantum state energy and its lifetime.
  5. E×t=h2, where E is the uncertainty in the energy measurement and Δt is the uncertainty in the lifetime measurement.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
The Uncertainty Principle
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon