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To comprehensively understand the Uncertainty Principle, one must first grasp the concept of wave-particle duality. Electrons display properties akin to both waves and particles but are neither one nor the other. While they can be counted as discrete particles (akin to grains of sand), they also exhibit wave-like behaviors in phenomena such as the double-slit experiment, creating interference patterns that traditional particles cannot.
This duality means that electrons possess unique characteristics that do not conform entirely to classical definitions of particles or waves. Their behavior is a reflection of their status as quantum objects, embodying a blend of both properties without being fully categorized as either.