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what is an idea of the heisenberg uncertainty principle?
we can determine both the speed (momentum) and the position of the electron.
we can determine either the speed (momentum) or the position of the electron, but not both.
we can determine only the position of the electron.
we can determine only the momentum or speed of the electron.
The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle states that for quantum particles like electrons, there is a fundamental limit to the precision with which we can simultaneously measure their position and momentum (related to speed). We cannot accurately know both properties at the same time; increasing precision in one decreases precision in the other.
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We can determine either the speed (momentum) or the position of the electron, but not both.