Set 7: Cross-Text Connections (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle is a fundamental limit in quantum mechanics. It states that certain pairs of physical properties, like position and momentum, cannot both be known to arbitrary precision. The more precisely you know one, the less precisely you know the other. Text 2 This is not a measurement error or a limitation of our tools. It is an intrinsic property of wavelike systems. Because particles have wave nature, they do not have a defined position and momentum simultaneously in the way classical objects do.
How does Text 2 clarify the source of the 'limit' mentioned in Text 1?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Limit on precision. Text 2: Not measurement error/Intrinsic property/Wave nature. Source: Nature of reality, not tools. Understanding how the authors relate to each other's views is essential. Identify whether they agree, disagree, or address different aspects of the topic. Focus on their specific claims and conclusions. When comparing texts, first identify each author's thesis or main argument. Then determine how these positions interact: do they complement each other, contradict each other, or address different aspects of the same issue? The relationship between texts reveals deeper meaning.
Key Evidence:
• "not a measurement error"
• "intrinsic property"
Why others are wrong: B (Explains it.), C (Explicitly denies.), A (Says they have wave nature.).
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