Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle states that it is impossible to know both the exact position and momentum of a subatomic particle simultaneously. This principle introduces inherent uncertainty into our measurements.
Related terms
Wave-particle duality: It refers to the concept that particles can exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties.
Quantum mechanics: It is a branch of physics that deals with phenomena at extremely small scales and explains how particles behave.
Observer effect: The idea that simply observing or measuring something can alter its behavior or properties.
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