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Why is there quantum uncertainty?

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

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Exploring Quantum Uncertainty: Understanding the Link between Position and Momentum

In this chapter, the hosts discuss the link between position and momentum in quantum mechanics, explaining how measuring one can affect the measurement of the other. They explore experiments with atoms that demonstrate the inherent uncertainty in knowing both position and momentum simultaneously. The chapter also delves into the concept of wave functions and how the width of a wave function determines the uncertainty in the measurement of a particle's position and momentum.

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