Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle

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Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle

### Formula:

$$\Delta x\Delta p\geq\frac{h}{4\pi}$$

### Terminologies:

- Ξ”x β†’ Uncertainty in position of particle.

- Ξ”p β†’ Uncertainty in momentum of particle.

- h β†’ Planck's constant.

- Ο€ β†’ Mathematical constant.

- Uncertainty Principle β†’ Principle stating that exact position and momentum cannot be determined simultaneously.

### Usage:

- Used to determine limitation in measuring position and momentum of microscopic particles.

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