Sciencespeaking topic
If we know exactly where an electron is, we can never know how fast it's moving. This isn't a shortcoming in measurement, it's nature's own rule. Why did the universe choose to be 'uncertain' at its deepest level?
— Heisenberg uncertainty principle
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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