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Indeterminacy Principle

nounid 76579·updated May 18, 2026
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(quantum theory) the theory that it is impossible to measure both energy and time (or position and momentum) completely accurately at the same time

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uncertainty principle
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Indeterminacy Principles
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Indeterminacy Principle's
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Indeterminacy Principles'

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(quantum theory) the theory that it is impossible to measure both energy and time (or position and momentum) completely accurately at the same time
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(quantum theory) the theory that it is impossible to measure both energy and time (or position and momentum) completely accurately at the same time
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