University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)
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Author: Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
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Chapter 39, Problem 39.72P
(a)
To determine
minimum uncertainty in the momentum of the proton if it is confined within a nucleus.
(b)
To determine
The kinetic energy of the proton confined within the nucleus.
(c)
To determine
The potential energy of the proton and compare that value with potential energy of the electron in a hydrogen atom.
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