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The speed of an electron is known to be between 3.0×10^6 m/s and 3.3×10^6 m/s . Estimate the uncertainty in its position.
13 years ago

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Answered by drwls
{[h/(4 pi)]]*(momentum uncertainty)} =
position uncertainty

Solve for the position uncertainty

h is Planck's constant
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