Different versions of the uncertainty principle

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touqra

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Jan 2, 2008

I have seen different versions of the uncertainty principle. Which is the correct one?

[tex]\Delta x \Delta p >= h[/tex]

[tex]\Delta x \Delta p >= \frac{\hbar}{2}[/tex]

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Jan 2, 2008

Second one is correct.

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