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what will be the scenario if Heisenberg's uncertainty principle is applied at macroscopic level?
The HUP is not limited to any particular size, BUT ... for all practical purposes it is irrelevant at the macroscopic level. You could watch a macroscopic object for MUCH longer than the universe has already existed and you would never see any change.preitiey said:Yes, I am talking about applying this principle to macroscopic level, that means to a level where we can watch it significantly. Will this principle hold for macroscopic dimension?
There has been some lively discussion here about whether the HUP applies to a single measurement or not. That is, some people argue that you can in fact know the velocity and momentum of a single particle at a single time. What is not in any dispute at all, however, is that you won't get the same answer twice in a row.preitiey said:Here one thing I am confused with:
we know p = mv, v is the velocity of the particle.
if velocity is known, momentum can be calculated. But velocity is determined by the displacement of the particle within some time range. so for that time range, we know where the particle is. This means we know both momentum and position simultaneously. What's wrong here?
preitiey said:what will be the scenario if Heisenberg's uncertainty principle is applied at macroscopic level?
preitiey said:Here one thing I am confused with:
we know p = mv, v is the velocity of the particle.
if velocity is known, momentum can be calculated. But velocity is determined by the displacement of the particle within some time range. so for that time range, we know where the particle is. This means we know both momentum and position simultaneously. What's wrong here?
The uncertainty principle at the macroscopic level, also known as the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, is a fundamental principle in quantum mechanics that states that it is impossible to know with certainty both the position and momentum of a particle at the same time.
The uncertainty principle applies to macroscopic objects in the sense that it sets a limit on our ability to measure their properties accurately. This means that even for objects that are large enough to be seen with the naked eye, there will always be a degree of uncertainty in our measurements of their position and momentum.
The uncertainty principle at the macroscopic level has significant implications for our understanding of the physical world. It challenges the classical view of determinism and suggests that there is inherent uncertainty in the behavior of particles at a fundamental level. It also has practical implications for precision measurements and technological applications.
No, the uncertainty principle cannot be violated at the macroscopic level. It is a fundamental principle of quantum mechanics that has been extensively tested and has not been found to be violated. However, the effects of the uncertainty principle may not be noticeable for macroscopic objects due to their large size and mass.
The uncertainty principle is closely related to other principles of physics, such as the principle of complementarity and the concept of wave-particle duality. It also has connections to other principles of thermodynamics and information theory. The uncertainty principle is a fundamental aspect of nature that is integral to our understanding of the physical world.