The uncertainty principle states that _.
A) it is impossible to know how many electrons there are in an atom
B) it is impossible to know the exact position and momentum of an electron
C) it is impossible to know anything with certainty
D) matter and energy are really the same thing
E) there can only be one uncertain digit in a reported number

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The uncertainty principle, proposed by Heisenberg, states that it is impossible to know the exact position and momentum of an electron simultaneously. This is because the act of measuring one of these properties affects the other, creating inherent uncertainty in our measurements.

The Uncertainty Principle States That _