Which of the following statements best describes the exclusion principle?
A)If a particle has a precisely defined position,it is excluded from having a precisely defined momentum.
B)The laws of quantum mechanics are excluded from applying to large objects made of many atoms.
C)Two fermions cannot occupy the same quantum state at the same time.
D)Two photons cannot be in the same place at the same time.
E)The laws of quantum mechanics are excluded from our common sense.

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The exclusion principle states that two fermions, which include electrons, cannot occupy the same quantum state at the same time. This principle plays a critical role in determining the electronic structure of atoms and the properties of materials.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Exclusion Principle