Question

Can someone please explain the heisenbergs uncertainty principle using simple illustrations?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

So the heisenbergs uncertainty principle states that it is impossible to measure simultaneously and precisely the momentum and position of the particle

What that means is that if you want to measure accurately the speed of the particle, then you can't measure the position of the particle and vice versa.

Now, you might be thinking that for large objects such as a car, you can measure the speed and its position just fine. So that's why Heisenberg's principle only refers to small objects like atoms, electrons and protons

Also, you might then be thinking alright why don't I measure the speed of the particle really carefully and then i could figure out its position. However, you must remember that attempting to measure the speed of the particle will cause the particle to unpredictably move in a direction so ultimately, they will be a degree of inaccuracy. ie we may know with great accuracy the speed of the particle, but that means that there will be a great deal of inaccuracy when finding the position of the particle

One last thing, the uncertainty principle is not because of the equipment but rather there is a fundamental limitation.

Hope this helps!