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9. Quantum Mechanics - Part 2 of 3

9. Quantum Mechanics / Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle / Problem 3

Problem 3

Using Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, calculate the approximate uncertainty in the position of an electron with the uncertainty in the speed of 4.8x10³ m/s . (mass electron = 9.11 x 10^-31 kg).

A

0.28 m

B

23 m

C

12 m

D

1.2x10^-8 m

E

none of the above