Practice Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle - 2.5.2 | 2. Structure of Atom | CBSE 11 Chemistry Part 1
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Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle

2.5.2 - Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle

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Question 1 Easy

Explain the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle in your own words.

💡 Hint: Consider the words 'uncertainty,' 'position,' and 'momentum.'

Question 2 Easy

Provide an example of how the Uncertainty Principle affects particle behavior.

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when we try to measure tiny particles.

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Question 1

What does the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle state?

We can know both position and momentum precisely
We cannot know both position and momentum precisely
Only the position can be known precisely

💡 Hint: Remember the fundamental limitations of measurement in quantum mechanics.

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Challenge 1 Hard

If the position of an electron is measured to within 10^-9 m, calculate the uncertainty in its momentum using the Uncertainty Principle.

💡 Hint: Remember to rearrange the formula to isolate Δp.

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