The velocity of an electron is known to be 1.000×105 m/s, with an uncertainty of Av = 1.00×102m/s.(a) What is the minimum uncertainty in the electron's position, Av, in meters?(b) How does this compare to the de Broglie wavelength of the electron?(c) One of your professors (m = 75.0 kg) is pacing at the front of the classroom, and youmeasure their velocity to an uncertainty of Av = 0.100 m/s. What is the minimum uncertainty in ameasurement of their position?(d) How does this compare to the height of your professor?

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