Practice Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle - 3.3 | Theme E: Nuclear and Quantum Physics | IB Grade 12 Diploma Programme Physics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle state?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the limitations in measuring properties of particles.

Question 2

Easy

What are Ξ”x and Ξ”p in the context of the Uncertainty Principle?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the symbols used in the principle's equation.

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Question 1

What does the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle imply?

  • A. Both position and momentum can be precisely measured
  • B. It is impossible to know both position and momentum simultaneously
  • C. Only momentum can be precisely measured

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the core idea of uncertainty.

Question 2

True or False: The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle applies only to large objects.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the size of particles affected by this principle.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss the implications of the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle on the behavior of electrons in an atom.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider implications in quantum theory.

Question 2

Case study: Evaluate an experiment measuring electron diffraction. How does the experiment demonstrate the Uncertainty Principle?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on how measurement affects probabilities.

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