In Quantum Theory, What Happens If an Electron's Wave Packet

question 59

Multiple Choice

In quantum theory, what happens if an electron's wave packet is squeezed into a smaller region of space?

• A) You increase the electron's uncertainty in position while decreasing its uncertainty in velocity.
• B) You decrease the electrons uncertainty in velocity while leaving its uncertainty in position unaffected.
• C) You decrease the electron's uncertainty in position while increasing its uncertainty in velocity.
• D) You decrease the electrons uncertainty in position while leaving its uncertainty in velocity unaffected.
• E) You decrease the electron's uncertainty in velocity and also decrease its uncertainty in position.

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