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False. The Heisenberg principle links the uncertainty in position to the uncertainty in momentum, not to energy. The energy–time uncertainty relation, ΔE Δt ≥ ħ/2, is separate and involves time rather than position. Thus making position very precise forces the momentum to become less precise, while energy is only indirectly affected through the particle’s dynamics, not directly by position. For example, if you pin a particle to a tiny spot, its momentum spread grows, but the energy uncertainty is governed by how long you observe it, not by how sharply you know its location.
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The principle links position and momentum. Other options are incorrect because Some think energy and momentum are separate.
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Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
Energy-Momentum Relation
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Energy and Uncertainty in Quantum Mechanics
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