Atkins' Physical chemistry
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780198814740
Author: ATKINS, P. W. (peter William), 1940- (author.)
Publisher: Oxford University Press,
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Chapter 7, Problem 7C.3DQ
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The uncertainty relation between position and linear momentum has to be accounted for by using the properties of wave packets.
Concept Introduction:
The uncertainty principle states that it is not possible to know the location as well as linear momentum of the particle with arbitrary precision at the same time. It is known as Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle.
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