Concept explainers
The accuracy of the proton’s position.
Answer to Problem 3P
The answer is
Explanation of Solution
Given info: Mass of proton,
Speed of proton,
Formula used:
The uncertainty in the momentum is
Where,
It is known that
Where,
Calculation:
First calculate the uncertainty in the momentum by using the formula
Now, calculate the uncertainty in the proton’s position by using the formula
Thus, the accuracy of the position is
Conclusion:
The required value is
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