Complementarity with the double slit experiment.

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Homework Statement



Explain the idea of complementarity in the context of the double slit experiment for electrons by using the Heisenberg Uncertainty principle.

Homework Equations



ΔxΔp ≥ h-bar/2

The Attempt at a Solution



I understand the definition of complementarity but don't understand how I can comment on the HUP in this question.

Please Help!
 
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Do you see any uncertain positions or flight directions (which correspond to momentum) in the experiment?
 
I don't understand what that has to do with the question. Please give points I would need to explain and how complementarity can be related with the uncertainty principle
 
I don't understand what that has to do with the question.
It should become clearer if you find answers to those questions.
Please give points
That's what I did.

The particle nature of electrons should be obvious, but now you need to find the wave part.
 

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