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CHM 102 Objective Question
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According to the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, what is the fundamental lower limit for the product of uncertainties in position (delta x) and momentum (delta p)?
Options
A h / (4 * pi)
Correct Answer
B 2 * h
C h / (2 * pi)
D h * nu
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The uncertainty principle states that (delta x)(delta p) >= h / (4 * pi), where h is Planck's constant.

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Course: CHM 102
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 2006 of 2006
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