If the uncertainty in the measurement of the po... - JAMB Physics 2003 Question
If the uncertainty in the measurement of the position of a particle is 5.0 x 10-10m, the uncertainty in the momentum of the particle is
A
1.32 x 10-44Ns
B
3.30 x 10-44Ns
C
1.32 x 10-24Ns
D
3.30 x 10-24Ns
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Correct Option: C
From the uncertainty principle the product of the position and momentum of a sub-atomic particle is equal or greater than planck's constant.
i.e ( \Delta x. \Delta p \geq h. \
\text{Thus} 5 \times 10^{-10} \times \Delta p = 6.6 \times 10^{-34} \
\Delta p = \frac{6.6 \times 10^{-34}}{5 \times 10^{-10}} = 1.32 \times 10^{-24}Ns\
\text{Therefore Uncertainty in the momentum } = 1.32 \times 10^{-24}Ns )
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