The Pauli exclusion principle, describing the quantum states of particles, stipulates that no two identical particles (such as electrons) can:
A)have the same speed.
B)have the same position in space.
C)have the same electrical charge.
D)be in the same quantum state.

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The Pauli exclusion principle states that no two identical particles can be in the same quantum state. This means that two electrons (or any other identical particles) cannot have the same set of quantum numbers, including their energy level, orbital, and spin. It is important to note that this principle only applies to particles with half-integer spin, such as electrons, and not to particles with integer spin, such as photons.

The Pauli Exclusion Principle, Describing the Quantum States of Particles