According to the uncertainty principle,which of the following statements is true?
A)It is impossible to measure both the mass and the momentum of a particle at the same time.
B)It is impossible to measure both the position and the momentum of a particle at the same time.
C)It is impossible for science to make any meaningful predictions about nature whatsoever.
D)It is impossible to measure both the speed and direction of a particle at the same time.

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The uncertainty principle states that the more precisely the position of a particle is known, the less precisely its momentum can be known, and vice versa. Therefore, it is impossible to measure both the position and momentum of a particle at the same time with arbitrary precision. The other options do not accurately reflect the implications of the uncertainty principle.

According to the Uncertainty Principle,which of the Following Statements Is