"Ehrenfest theorem" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Ehrenfest theorem [canonical]
Etymology: Named after Paul Ehrenfest. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the Ehrenfest theorem
  1. (physics) A theorem that relates the time derivative of the expectation values of the position and momentum operators x and p to the expectation value of the force F=-V'(x) on a massive particle moving in a scalar potential V(x). Wikipedia link: Paul Ehrenfest Categories (topical): Physics

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