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Physics

Position-Momentum Uncertainty Relation

Quick fact

In quantum mechanics, the more precisely you measure a particle's position, the less accurately you can know its momentum—and vice versa.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why scientists can't pinpoint both where a particle is and how fast it's moving with perfect precision? The answer lies in one of the most profound ideas in modern physics—the position-momentum uncertainty relation.