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In an atom, an electron is moving with a speed of 600 m/s with an accuracy of 0.005%. Certainly with which the position of the electron can be located is (h = 6.6 × 10^−34 kg m² s^−1, mass of electron, m = 9.1 × 10^−31 kg)

  1. 5.10 × 10^−3 m
  2. 1.92 × 10^−3 m
  3. 3.84 × 10^−3 m
  4. 1.52 × 10^−4 m

Correct answer: 1.92 × 10^−3 m

Solution

Delta_v = 600 x 0.005/100 = 0.03 m/s, so Delta_p = 9.1e-31 x 0.03 = 2.73e-32. Delta_x >= h/(4*pi*Delta_p) = 6.6e-34/(4*pi*2.73e-32) = 1.92e-3 m.

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