What is the uncertainty principle? Why is it impossible to measure both the position and the velocity of a subatomic particle simultaneously? The uncertainty principle states that it is impossible to determine both particle velocity and position with certainty. In order to gauge the position and speed of a subatomic particle, we’d need to expose it to light, but doing that would alter both properties. Keep reading to understand the uncertainty principle and its implications for the study of our universe.
Werner Heisenberg: The Uncertainty Principle
