
Originally Posted by
MrRice5555
Can somebody please give a clear explanation of the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle? I understand that it states you cannot determine the position and the momentum of a particle cannot both be known to high accuracy. The greater the accuracy of the position, the less accurate the momentum and vice versa. Also, I believe this is also a physical limitation, not a technological limitation. The main issue is, I don't understand WHY you cannot determine both quantities with high accuracy. If somebody could clarify things, that would be great! Thanks