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uncertainty principle

 

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Noun uncertainty principle has 1 sense
  1. uncertainty principle, indeterminacy principle - (quantum theory) the theory that it is impossible to measure both energy and time (or position and momentum) completely accurately at the same time
    --1 is a kind of scientific theory

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Uncertainty Principle

Description:

The Uncertainty Principle is a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics that states that the more precisely the position of a particle is known, the less precisely its momentum can be known, and vice versa.

Sense 1 - Physics:

In physics, the Uncertainty Principle refers to the inability to simultaneously measure certain pairs of physical properties, such as position and momentum, with absolute precision.

Example Sentence: The uncertainty principle demonstrates the fundamental limits of measurement in quantum mechanics.

Sense 2 - Philosophy:

In philosophy, the Uncertainty Principle suggests that there is inherent uncertainty and randomness in the nature of reality and knowledge.

Example Sentence: The uncertainty principle challenges traditional conceptions of objective certainty and determinism.

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