Chapter 6.6, Problem 1PPC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The uncertainty in position is to be calculated and its significance is to be discussed.

Concept introduction:

The principle that helps to locate any subatomic particle, which behaves as a wave is called Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle.

The equation of Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle is as follows:

$\Delta x.\Delta p\ge \frac{h}{4\pi }$

Here, $\Delta x$ is the minimum uncertainty in position, $h$ is Planck’s constant, and $\Delta p$ is the minimum uncertainty of momentum.