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Heisenberg uncertainty principle
HY-zen-burg un-SUR-ten-tee PRIN-sih-pul
ˈhaɪzənbɜːrɡ ʌnˈsɜːrtənti ˈprɪnsɪpəlListen
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Heisenberguncertaintyprinciple
Dictionary meaning
The quantum mechanics principle, formulated by Werner Heisenberg in 1927, stating that the position and momentum of a particle cannot both be precisely determined at the same time.
Examples
- The Heisenberg uncertainty principle means there is a fundamental limit to how precisely we can measure a particle's position and speed simultaneously.
Common mispronunciations
HY-zen-burg un-SER-ten-tee
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