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Energy and Uncertainty in Quantum Mechanics
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A particle is confined to a one-dimensional box with perfectly rigid walls. Which category best describes the relationship between the energy of the particle and the uncertainty in its position?

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High energy leads to low uncertainty in position

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Low energy leads to high uncertainty in position

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High energy leads to high uncertainty in position

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Energy and uncertainty are unrelated

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When the particle has higher energy, its momentum is larger, so its wave has a shorter wavelength and more wiggles inside the box. Other options are incorrect because People may think a precise position comes from high energy, but actually higher energy pushes the wave up and down more, giving it a larger spread; The belief that low energy causes more uncertainty is wrong because lower‑energy waves have longer wavelengths and stay closer together.

Key Concepts

Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
Energy and Momentum Relationship
Quantum States
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Energy and Uncertainty in Quantum Mechanics

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This topic delves into energy and uncertainty in quantum mechanics, covering concepts like the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, expectation values, and stability of systems like the Hydrogen atom. It explores the relationship between energy, momentum, and uncertainty.

Topic Definition

This topic delves into energy and uncertainty in quantum mechanics, covering concepts like the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, expectation values, and stability of systems like the Hydrogen atom. It explores the relationship between energy, momentum, and uncertainty.

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