The uncertainty principle implies that position and momentum:

1. A cannot both be simultaneously known with arbitrary precision Correct answer
2. B are always equal in magnitude
3. C are conserved
4. D can both be precisely zero

Solution

Fundamental limit on simultaneous measurement precision.

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation · Topic: Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle

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