According to the uncertainty principle,halving the uncertainty in position is accompanied by __________ the minimum uncertainty in momentum.
A) halving
B) quartering
C) doubling
D) quadrupling
E) no change in

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The uncertainty principle states that ΔxΔp ≥ h/4π, where Δx is the uncertainty in position, Δp is the uncertainty in momentum, and h is Planck's constant. Halving the uncertainty in position would mean reducing Δx by a factor of 2. To maintain the equality in the uncertainty principle, Δp would have to be doubled. Therefore, the answer is C) doubling.

According to the Uncertainty Principle,halving the Uncertainty in Position Is