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What is the minimum product of the uncertainty in position and the uncertainty in momentum of a moving electron ?

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To solve the question regarding the minimum product of the uncertainty in position and the uncertainty in momentum of a moving electron, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle Heisenberg's uncertainty principle states that it is impossible to simultaneously know both the exact position and exact momentum of a particle. This principle can be mathematically expressed as: \[ \Delta x \cdot \Delta p \geq \frac{h}{4\pi} \] where: ...
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